History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s12.26

v1.c8.s12.26

Here 1 *pala* and 1 *karṣa* = 1¼ *pala*, and 9 *pala* and 1 *karṣa* = 9¼ *pala* are the similar quantities. The "fruit" 10½ *paṇa* corresponding to the first quantity (1¼ *pala*) is given, so that