Where does the % symbol originate from?

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What is mathematical basis for the percent symbol (%)?

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score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Nov 03 '11 at 19:25

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answered Nov 03 '11 at 19:25

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with a decent warning ...This section's factual accuracy is disputed... – Nov 04 '11 at 03:36

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