Earlier mathematicians (i.e. those who came before medieval Indian mathematicians) had taught that X/O = X; who among the following proved that it was infinity?

A. Aryabhatta

B. Bhaskara

C. Brahmagupta

D. Mahavira

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The mathematical implications of zero (Shunya) and infinity, never more than vaguely realized by classical authorities, were fully understood in medieval India. Earlier mathematicians had taught that X/O = X, but Bhaskara proved that it was infinity.