who invented the $ this sign??
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Answer:
Robert Morris in 1778 is the correct answer
Explanation:
In 1937, historian James Alton James claimed that the symbol with two strokes was an adapted design of patriot Robert Morris in 1778, in letters written to Pollock. In 1939, H. M. Larson suggested that the sign could derive from a combination of the Greek character "psi" (ψ) and "S".
Robert Recorde invented this sign
Additional information:
Robert Recorde was a Welsh physician and mathematician. He invented the equals sign and also introduced the pre-existing plus sign to English speakers in 1557.
Born: Tenby, United Kingdom
Born: Tenby, United KingdomDied: 1558, King's Bench Prison, United Kingdom
Born: Tenby, United KingdomDied: 1558, King's Bench Prison, United KingdomKnown for: Inventing the equals sign (=)
Born: Tenby, United KingdomDied: 1558, King's Bench Prison, United KingdomKnown for: Inventing the equals sign (=)Parents: Rose Recorde, Thomas Recorde