History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s7.69

v2.c17.s7.69

*Example 1.* "Eight rubies, ten emeralds and a hundred pearls which are in thy ear-ring were purchased by me for thee at an equal amount; the sum of the price rates of the three sorts of gems is three less than the half of a hundred. Tell me, O dear auspicious lady, if thou be skilled in mathematics, the price of each."²