Use a method of false position to solve problem of the Rhind Papyrus which states, A...

 

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Use a method of false position to solve problem of the Rhind Papyrus which states, "A quantity and its 2/3 are added together, and 1/3 of the sum is added; then 1/3 of this sum is taken and the result is 10." What is the quantity? Use a method of false position to solve problem of the Rhind Papyrus which states, "A quantity and its 2/3 are added together, and 1/3 of the sum is added; then 1/3 of this sum is taken and the result is 10." What is the quantity?

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