Mathematics & Computer Science
Shakuntala Devi's mental calculation
1980Shakuntala DeviGuinness recordPan-Indian / unspecified
1980
Multiplied two 13-digit numbers mentally in seconds, a feat recorded by Guinness.
- Dated
- 1980
- As scholars put it
- 1980
- Originator
- Shakuntala Devi
- Source text
- Guinness record
- Region
- Pan-Indian / unspecified
- Discipline
- Mathematics & Computer Science
- Evidence
- Documented
- Confidence
- Medium
- Verification
- Reference-cited
Fair to say
A performance record, not a mathematical discovery.
Path to modern innovation
Popularised mathematics for millions.
References
- 1Guinness Book of Records (1982)
Further reading
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