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

Where does the % symbol originate from?

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    See [this question](http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/62044/what-is-mathematical-basis-for-the-percent-symbol)2011-11-03

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This is has a decent explanation.

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    with a decent warning *...This section's factual accuracy is disputed...*2011-11-04