History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s14.12

v1.c8.s14.12

(3) One-twelfth part of a pillar, as multiplied by 1/30 part thereof, was to be found under water; 1/20 of the remainder, as multiplied by 3/16 thereof, was found buried in the mire below; and 20 *hasta* of the pillar were found in the air (above the water). O friend, give out the length of the pillar.²