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QWhat was the purpose of the Antikythera mechanism?

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  • A Solving problems in proportion, trigonometry, multiplication and division ✔ ✖
  • B Calculating the area of a closed figure ✔ ✖
  • C Predicting the perpetual calendar ✔ ✖
  • D Calculating astronomical positions ✔ ✖
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Explanation: The Antikythera mechanism is believed to be the earliest known mechanical analog computer, designed to calculate astronomical positions. It was discovered in 1901 in the Antikythera wreck off the Greek island of Antikythera.

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