The Lilavati and Its Mathematical Problems
Description: The Lilavati is an ancient Indian mathematical treatise written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century. It covers a wide range of mathematical topics, including arithmetic, geometry, and algebra. This quiz tests your understanding of the mathematical problems found in the Lilavati. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: indian mathematics bhaskara ii lilavati arithmetic geometry algebra |
What is the value of x in the equation x^2 + 2x - 8 = 0?
A farmer has 120 acres of land. He plants wheat on 2/5 of the land, rice on 1/3 of the land, and the rest is left fallow. How many acres of land are left fallow?
A train leaves Mumbai at 10:00 AM and travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves Delhi at 11:00 AM and travels towards Mumbai at a speed of 70 miles per hour. If the distance between Mumbai and Delhi is 800 miles, at what time will the two trains meet?
A rectangular garden has a length of 20 meters and a width of 15 meters. What is the area of the garden?
A shopkeeper sells a shirt for ₹100. He makes a profit of 20% on the cost price of the shirt. What is the cost price of the shirt?
A sum of money doubles itself in 10 years at a certain rate of simple interest. What is the rate of interest per annum?
A train passes a telegraph pole in 10 seconds and a platform 200 meters long in 20 seconds. What is the speed of the train in kilometers per hour?
A man has 100 coins consisting of ₹1, ₹2, and ₹5 coins. The total value of the coins is ₹170. If the number of ₹1 coins is twice the number of ₹2 coins, how many ₹5 coins does the man have?
A farmer has 100 acres of land. He plants wheat on 40% of the land, rice on 30% of the land, and the rest is left fallow. How many acres of land are left fallow?
A train leaves Mumbai at 10:00 AM and travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves Delhi at 11:00 AM and travels towards Mumbai at a speed of 70 miles per hour. If the distance between Mumbai and Delhi is 800 miles, at what time will the two trains meet?
A rectangular garden has a length of 20 meters and a width of 15 meters. What is the area of the garden?
A shopkeeper sells a shirt for ₹100. He makes a profit of 20% on the cost price of the shirt. What is the cost price of the shirt?
A sum of money doubles itself in 10 years at a certain rate of simple interest. What is the rate of interest per annum?
A train passes a telegraph pole in 10 seconds and a platform 200 meters long in 20 seconds. What is the speed of the train in kilometers per hour?
A man has 100 coins consisting of ₹1, ₹2, and ₹5 coins. The total value of the coins is ₹170. If the number of ₹1 coins is twice the number of ₹2 coins, how many ₹5 coins does the man have?