As a young man,__________ often made trips with his merchant father to North Africa,during which time he learned of Indo-Arabic numerals.Following this discovery he wrote a book in Latin,Liber Abaci (Book of Calculations),describing the uses and importance of this system.

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The mention of North Africa and the use of Indo-Arabic numerals suggest that the person in question is Leonardo Fibonacci, who is known for popularizing the use of these numerals in Europe through his book Liber Abaci. The other options, René Descartes, Thomas Aquinas, and Democritus, are not associated with the discovery or use of Indo-Arabic numerals.

As a Young Man,__________ Often Made Trips with His Merchant