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QThe word 'algorithm' comes from:

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  • A A person's name (Al-Khwarizmi) ✔ ✖
  • B A city name ✔ ✖
  • C A book ✔ ✖
  • D A brand ✔ ✖
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The word 'algorithm' comes from Al-Khwarizmi, a 9th-century Persian mathematician who wrote foundational works on algebra and computation.

Why the other options are incorrect:

  • Option B: It's derived from a person's name, not a city.
  • Option C: While Al-Khwarizmi wrote books, the word comes from his name.
  • Option D: It's not a brand name; it has ancient scholarly origins.
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