Definition:Short Hundred/Historical Note
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Historical Note on Short Hundred
The short hundred was at one time used in England for the number $100$ (one hundred).
This was so as to distinguish it from the long hundred, which was sometimes used for the number $120$.
Sources
- 1986: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers ... (previous) ... (next): $12$
- 1997: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Numbers (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $12$