The abacus was invented between 2700-2300 BC and first recorded to be used by the Sumerians. It is used to perform basic arithmetic and counting, used through the ages to be replaced by more efficient forms of counting tools. It was used because a written number system was not established.
Currently, they do math just like we do math. But they used to use an abacus. Here's the Wiki explanation of it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abacus
China invented the abacus .
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The abacus was invented by the ancient Chinese people and was used to perform mostly mathematical calculations. In Japan, even to this day, the abacus is still used for simple calculations. Many people consider the abacus the first "computer" or at least the first calculator.
The abacus was invented to help people calculate.
the Chinese invented the abacus
abacus was not invented by chinese, but by babylonians.
They used the abacus
The abacus was invented before cameras and so no photograph exists.
abacus the Chinese invented it
The abacus was invented by the Sumerians in 2,700 BCE, not in 1642 ACE
China invented the Abacus.