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Oldest known tables using a base of 10 (7h 50min, nov 18, 2018 y – 20h 53min, jul 30, 2019 y)

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The oldest known tables using a base of 10 are the Chinese decimal multiplication table on bamboo strips dating to about 305 BC, during China's Warring States period.

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7h 50min, nov 18, 2018 y
20h 53min, jul 30, 2019 y
~ 8 months