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Which is the correct way

When asked to count 10. Do you start at zero or 1? Ex. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Or 0,1,2 ,3 ,4, 5,6,7,8,9

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Mokvon 8 Feb 4
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Points whore 🙂

1

I use the Natural numbers, so I start with 1. The Whole numbers are also nice. 🙂

1

It depends on the Math!

2

It depends on the purpose of the counting. I can think of purposes for both methods. 🙂

1

Correct the # 2 option

1

You need to fix that typo for the second choice.

Carin Level 8 Feb 4, 2019

Thank you for expressing yourself. I shall endeavor to meet the high standards set by you my fellow member. I prostrate myself to my goat overlord.

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Obviously 0 is not a number

IF zero is not a number the WHY is it always used in countdown for launches such as at NASA then?

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