Which number, often represented by the word 'nulla' in medieval computations, has no symbol in the standard Roman numeral system?
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Zero
The Romans used 'nulla' (nothing) to represent the concept, but they lacked a specific digit for it. The mathematical concept of zero as a placeholder was largely developed in India and the Middle East.
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