The Oldest Computer Language for Writing Scientific and Mathematical Programs

question 10

Multiple Choice

The oldest computer language for writing scientific and mathematical programs is ________.

• A) FORTRAN
• B) C++
• C) COBOL
• D) Pascal

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Definitions:

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