History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s4.33

v2.c17.s4.33

"Let *yâvat-tâvat* be assumed as the value of the accordance with the statement of the problem, the operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rule of three, double rule of three, summation, plane figures, excavations, etc. And thus the two sides must be made equal. If the equality of the two sides is not explicitly stated, then one side should be multiplied, divided, increased or decreased by one's own intelligence (according to the problem) and thus the two sides must be made equal."¹