A Plain and Comprehensive Treatise of Decimals and Mensuration. ...: Containing. An application of decimals to all the leading branches of arithmetic .... Interest in all its cases .... The extraction and uses of the square and cube roots .... Duodecimals, or cross-multiplication .... Mensuration of all kinds of superficies and solids ... And to accommodate the above work, is added. An introduction to practical music; together with the construction of organ pipes, spinets, &c. The whole rendered familiar to the meanest capacity, Τόμος 6editor, 1766 - 309 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 13
... denomination with that figure in the divi- dend which stands ( or is fuppos'd to ftand ) over the units place in the divifor , at firft feeking . II . The quotient must always have fo many decimal places , as the dividend has more than ...
... denomination with that figure in the divi- dend which stands ( or is fuppos'd to ftand ) over the units place in the divifor , at firft feeking . II . The quotient must always have fo many decimal places , as the dividend has more than ...
Σελίδα 22
... denomination , and from the product point off fo many places to the right hand as there are places in the decimal given ; and multiply thofe figures pointed off by the number of parts in the next inferior de nomination , and prick off ...
... denomination , and from the product point off fo many places to the right hand as there are places in the decimal given ; and multiply thofe figures pointed off by the number of parts in the next inferior de nomination , and prick off ...
Σελίδα 23
... ( or quantity ) into the numerator , and divide by the denominator ; and if any thing remains , multiply it by the number contained in the next inferior denomination with with refpect to one of the integer , and proceed REDUCTION . 23.
... ( or quantity ) into the numerator , and divide by the denominator ; and if any thing remains , multiply it by the number contained in the next inferior denomination with with refpect to one of the integer , and proceed REDUCTION . 23.
Σελίδα 24
... denominations of money weights , measures , & c . to their equivalent decimal values . RULE . To the number of parts of the leffer denomi- nation given , annex a competent number of cy- phers , phers , and divide by the number of fuch ...
... denominations of money weights , measures , & c . to their equivalent decimal values . RULE . To the number of parts of the leffer denomi- nation given , annex a competent number of cy- phers , phers , and divide by the number of fuch ...
Σελίδα 25
... denomination , to which the decimal is to be brought ; and the quotient is the decimal required . EXAMPLES . What decimal of a pound , is 17 fhillings ? 2 | 0 ) 17.00 Anfwer .85 Reduce 14s . 6d . to the decimal of a pound . s . d . 20 ...
... denomination , to which the decimal is to be brought ; and the quotient is the decimal required . EXAMPLES . What decimal of a pound , is 17 fhillings ? 2 | 0 ) 17.00 Anfwer .85 Reduce 14s . 6d . to the decimal of a pound . s . d . 20 ...
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Σελίδα 21 - Multiply all the numerators together for a new numerator, and all the denominators together for a new denominator.
Σελίδα 42 - If a man performs a journey in 6 days, when the day is 8 hours long; in what time will he do it, when the day is 12 hours long ? Anfw.
Σελίδα 22 - Multiply the given decimal by the number of parts in the next less denomination, and point off as many decimal places as there are in the given decimal.
Σελίδα 146 - ... superior. 3. In the same manner, multiply the multiplicand by the inches in the multiplier, and write the result of each term, one place more to the right hand of them, in the multiplicand.
Σελίδα 14 - Divifor ; if there be not, make them fo many, or more, by annexing of Cyphers. In dividing of whole or mix'd Numbers, if there be a Remainder, you may bring down more Cyphers, and, by continuing your Divifion, carry the Quotient to as many Places- of Decimals as you pleafe.
Σελίδα 110 - Seek the greatest square number in the first point, towards the left hand, placing the square number under the first point, and the root thereof in the quotient...
Σελίδα 184 - If a piece of timber be 22 inches deep, and 15 inches broad, how much in length will make a foot?
Σελίδα 151 - To measure a parallelogram, or long square. RULE. Multiply the length by the breadth, and the product will be the area, or superficial content.
Σελίδα 25 - ... parts that are contained in the greater denomination, to which the decimal is to be brought ; and the quotient is the decimal sought.
Σελίδα 183 - Multiply the A.rea of the Wall by the Number of half Bricks the Thickness the Wall is of; the...