A New System of Mental Arithmetic ...Author, and published, 1837 - 173 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 13
... thus , for example ; Suppose I have to mul- tiply . 5 by 21 ; I know at once that it is 3 times 54 , or that 7 174 , is the answer . Whereas , if the above had been reduced C reduction ; for , when we say that 3s . 13.
... thus , for example ; Suppose I have to mul- tiply . 5 by 21 ; I know at once that it is 3 times 54 , or that 7 174 , is the answer . Whereas , if the above had been reduced C reduction ; for , when we say that 3s . 13.
Σελίδα 17
... Suppose it be required to find the interest for days at 5 per cent . Then 1 ×× 365 × 240 = 3'65 . This shows that the principal multiplied by the number NOTE . * This is introduced to shew the beauty of the science of fractions , and to ...
... Suppose it be required to find the interest for days at 5 per cent . Then 1 ×× 365 × 240 = 3'65 . This shows that the principal multiplied by the number NOTE . * This is introduced to shew the beauty of the science of fractions , and to ...
Σελίδα 18
... suppose only 360 days to a year ; then the rule will be found as follows . 1 × × × 3 ° ; but by this rule this answer will be too great ; we have then only to find the difference be- tween the two rules by substraction , thus : 30-365 ...
... suppose only 360 days to a year ; then the rule will be found as follows . 1 × × × 3 ° ; but by this rule this answer will be too great ; we have then only to find the difference be- tween the two rules by substraction , thus : 30-365 ...
Σελίδα 31
... Suppose I have by me 300 yards of Cambric , which cost me £ 100 13s . 4d . , but some damage having happened to it ... suppose it had been 60 yards . First , 60 yards = 48 ells English , and this 48 is again equal to of the number of ...
... Suppose I have by me 300 yards of Cambric , which cost me £ 100 13s . 4d . , but some damage having happened to it ... suppose it had been 60 yards . First , 60 yards = 48 ells English , and this 48 is again equal to of the number of ...
Σελίδα 37
... suppose the price to be 8s .; now 8s . of a £ , therefore , if any quantity at this price be multiplied by , we shall have the answer in manner following . For example . What is the value of 647 yards at 8s . ? 647 2 5 ) 1294 £ 258 16s ...
... suppose the price to be 8s .; now 8s . of a £ , therefore , if any quantity at this price be multiplied by , we shall have the answer in manner following . For example . What is the value of 647 yards at 8s . ? 647 2 5 ) 1294 £ 258 16s ...
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12 per cent acres aliquot annexed annum answered mentally barley corns brought to farthings ciphers compound interest consequently cost price cube root deducted denominator difference dividend DIVISIONAL PROCESSES divisor doubling the right drams dwts ell English equal figure and fraction find the product find the value gain per cent gallons given number grains highest number hundreds last right hand left hand figure lowest terms mental calculation minutes multiplicand Multiply the given namely number of digits number of farthings number of figures number of months number of pounds number of shillings numeration table observe the following ounces pounds sterling principal put proceed put to interest quantity quotient rate per cent reader reduce remainder right hand figure selling price shews shillings and pence subtract Suppose tenpences three figures three left hand three right hand tons troy vulgar fraction weeks whole number yard cost yards of cloth
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Σελίδα 161 - Time, in advance, behind him hides his wings, And seems to creep, decrepit with his age ; Behold him, when past by ; what then is seen, But his broad pinions swifter than the winds ? And all mankind, in contradiction strong, Rueful, aghast ! cry out on his career.
Σελίδα 21 - Divide the numerator of the dividend by the numerator of the divisor.
Σελίδα 135 - If the price be an even number of shillings under 20 — multiply the quantity by half the number, doubling the first figure of the product for shillings, and the rest will be pounds.
Σελίδα 1 - ... and is called the denominator. The number above the line is called the numerator, because by it we enumerate, or express the number of parts taken.
Σελίδα 18 - Hence the BANK RULE. Multiply the principal by the number of days, and divide by 6000 ; the quotient will be the interest at 6 per cent. For any other rate than 6 per cent., compute the interest in the same manner, and add or subtract such part as may be required. For 4 per cent. subtract j ; for 4i per cent. subtract J ; for 5 per cent. subtract J ; for 7 per cent. add...
Σελίδα 153 - How often will the wheel of a coach, that is 17 feet in circumference, turn in 100 miles? Ans.
Σελίδα 31 - Cambric, which cost me 90/ but some Damage having happened to it, I am willing to lose...
Σελίδα 12 - RULE. Reduce the given Quantity to the lowest Name mentioned, for a Numerator ; under which put the Number of those Parts contained in an Unit of the Integer for a Denominator, then reduce the Fraaion to its lowest Terms.
Σελίδα 32 - If § of a yard cost § of a £, what will J of a yard cost? A
Σελίδα 55 - ... the amount, from which subtract the principal and the remainder will be the compound interest.