Question

which is the best way to complete the text? ancient mathematicians probably used symbols to represent the \empty columns,\ or zeros, in a number such as ______ the concept of zero as a number wasnt developed until the fifth century ce. 100, or 100; however, 100, yet, submit

Explanation:

This option correctly uses a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses, and "however" appropriately signals the contrast between ancient use of zero-like symbols and the later development of zero as a formal number concept. The other options have punctuation or conjunction errors: "100, or" fails to show contrast, and "100, yet," uses incorrect comma placement with "yet" between independent clauses.

Answer:

100; however,