Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c7.s5.119

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c7.s5.119

Five heaps of fruits together with two fruits were divided equally among 9 travellers; 6 heaps together with 4 fruits were divided among 8; 4 heaps together with 1 fruit were divided among 7. Find the number of fruits in each heap. (*Gaṇitasārasaṃgraha*, ch. 6, v. 129½).

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Gaṇitasārasaṅgraha — Mahāvīra (mathematician), Sanskrit