History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c7.s12.9

v1.c7.s12.9

The calculation begins from the last number in column B. Taking unity double it at 0, this gives 2; at 2 square this (2), the result is 2²; then at zero double (2²), the result is 2³; ultimately, at 2 square this (2³), the result is 2⁶, which gives the total number of ways