Can a number be divisible by every number from 1 to 10? Surprisingly, such a number exists, astonishing mathematicians worldwide. And the discoverer of this wonder number is an Indian mathematician.
- The wonder number is 2520.
- Although 2520 may seem like an ordinary number, it has an extraordinary property that amazes mathematicians.
- The specialty of 2520 is that it is divisible by every number from 1 to 10, whether even or odd.
Look at this table:
2520 ÷ 1 = 2520
2520 ÷ 2 = 1260
2520 ÷ 3 = 840
2520 ÷ 4 = 630
2520 ÷ 5 = 504
2520 ÷ 6 = 420
2520 ÷ 7 = 360
2520 ÷ 8 = 315
2520 ÷ 9 = 280
2520 ÷ 10 = 252
The Mystery of 2520 in the Hindu Calendar
The number 2520 is also embedded in the Indian Hindu calendar system:
- A week has 7 days
- A month has 30 days
- A year has 12 months
Thus, multiplying them:
7 × 30 × 12 = 2520
The Contribution of Indian Mathematicians
The famous Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan is credited with discovering this mathematical wonder, 2520.
The knowledge of Hindu scriptures and Indian mathematicians has left the whole world in awe.