Question

Here is one poem from Lilavati:
A fifth part of a swarm of bees came to rest
on the flower of Kadamba,
a third on the flower of Silinda.
Three times the difference between these two numbers
flew over a flower of Krutaja,
and one bee alone remained in the air,
attracted by the perfume of a jasmine in bloom.
Tell me, beautiful girl, how many bees were in the swarm?

Answer 1

Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of bees- x

A fifth part of a swarm of bees came to rest  on the flower of Kadamba- 1/5x

A third on the flower of Silinda- 1/3x

Three times the difference between these two numbers  flew over a flower of Krutaja- 3*(1/3-1/5)x

The sum of all bees:

x=1/5x+1/3x+3*(1/3-1/5)x+1

x=8/15x+6/15x+1

1/15x=1

x=15

Proof:

3+5+6+1=15

Answer 2

Answer:

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