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. Which of the following was not

invented between 1860 and 1900?

a. adding machine

b. cash register

c. cotton gin

d. typewriter

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Adding machine was not invented between 1860-1900.

a. adding machine

Explanation:

The adding machine is also known as mechanical calculator was first invented by Blaise Pascal and Wilhelm Schickard in 1642.

In America, the earliest version of the adding machine was designed to read the dollars and cents. The adding machine was capable to perform addition and subtraction directly; and multiplication and division by repetitions. Later the adding machines were replaced by the Calculator and used for office purposes.

The entries made in the adding machine were provided in the form of printed receipt.