Rhind Mathematical Papyrus/Problems 1–20

Problem 1

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Problem 2

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Problem 3

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Problem 4

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Problem 5

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Problem 6

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Problem 7

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Problem 8

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Problem 9

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Problem 10

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Problem 11

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Problem 12

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Problem 13

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Problem 14

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Problem 15

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Problem 16

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Problem 18

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Problem 19

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Problem 20

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References

• Chace, Arnold Buffum; et al. (1929). The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus. Vol. 2.
• Imhausen, A. (2002). Ägyptische Algorithmen: eine Untersuchung zu den mittelägyptischen mathematischen Aufgabentexten (Vol. 65). Otto Harrassowitz Verlag.