How old is the multiplication formula?
The multiplication formula, also called 99 grids, is the basic calculation rule of square root in China's ancient multiplication and division method. It has been used for more than two thousand years. European countries, including Arab countries in the Middle East, did not know this algorithm before13rd century. Although some countries have similar calculation methods, it is more complicated and troublesome than our country. The multiplication formula of European countries was handed down through Arab countries.