History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s4.42

v1.c8.s4.42

Now, 12 is multiplied by 3. The details are: 3× 2=6; this 6 added to the figure 6 below 2 gives 12. 6 is rubbed out and 2 substituted in its place. 1 is carried over. Then 3× 1=3; 3 plus 1 (carried over)=4. 3 is rubbed out and 4 substituted. After the multiplier 12 has been moved another place towards the left, the figures on the *pâṭî* stand thus: