Explaining an Untidy Variant Algorithm in the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus

Problem 43 of the Rhind mathematical papyrus deserves careful consideration, in spite of errors in the presentation of the data and in the initial calculations. It shows a variant algorithm to calculate the capacity of a cylindrical silo. This paper shows how the algorithm could be derived from the main procedure, applying typical Egyptian multipliers.

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The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology
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2025-09-15
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https://doi.org/10.1177/03075133251363273
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History and Theory of Mathematics
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Explaining an Untidy Variant Algorithm in the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus

Luca Miatello
The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology
History and Theory of Mathematics
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Explaining an Untidy Variant Algorithm in the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus

Luca Miatello
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Abstract

Problem 43 of the Rhind mathematical papyrus deserves careful consideration, in spite of errors in the presentation of the data and in the initial calculations. It shows a variant algorithm to calculate the capacity of a cylindrical silo. This paper shows how the algorithm could be derived from the main procedure, applying typical Egyptian multipliers.

The Journal of Egyptian ArchaeologyVol. 111(1-2)
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History and Theory of Mathematics
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