History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s14.9

v1.c8.s14.9

(2) The third part of a necklace of pearls, broken in an amorous struggle, fell to the ground; its fifth part rested on the couch; the sixth part was saved by the wench; and the tenth part was taken by her lover: six pearls remained strung. Say, of how many pearls was the necklace composed?¹