History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s7.79

v2.c17.s7.79

*Example 3*. Another type of problem is: Three portions (x, y, z) of a sum of money (c) were lent out at three different rates of interest (r₁, r₂, r₃ per cent per month) for three different periods (t₁, t₂, t₃ months). The interests accrued on them severally were the same. What were those portions?¹