Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c6.s9.82

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c6.s9.82

*Problem 2* : "A lotus flower of 6 *aṅgulas* just dips ( into the water ) when it advances through a distance of 2 cubits. I want to know the height of the lotus plant and the depth of the water." (Similar problems occur in the works of Bhāskara II and Narāyaṇa).

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