A New and Easy Introduction to the Mathematics: Containing. A system of theoretical and practical arithmetic. Rules for the mensuration of superfices and solids. Rules for solving a number of useful and interesting mathematical, philosophical, and chronological problems. A collection of interesting mathematical questions for exercise. Useful tables, &c. Designed for the use of schools, academies, and private learners. I.. II.. III.. IV.. V.W. & M. Yale, 1831 - 396 σελίδες |
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... length , breadth , and thickness . Mathematics are either pure , or mixed . In pure or ab- stract mathematics , quantities are considered independent- ly of any substances actually existing . But , in mixed math- ematics , the relations ...
... length , breadth , and thickness . Mathematics are either pure , or mixed . In pure or ab- stract mathematics , quantities are considered independent- ly of any substances actually existing . But , in mixed math- ematics , the relations ...
Σελίδα 65
... length is considered without regard to breadth . Note 2. - Distances are frequently measured by a chain , 4 rods , or 66 feet long , containing 100 links . In measuring the height of horses , 4 inches make 1 hand . In measuring depths ...
... length is considered without regard to breadth . Note 2. - Distances are frequently measured by a chain , 4 rods , or 66 feet long , containing 100 links . In measuring the height of horses , 4 inches make 1 hand . In measuring depths ...
Σελίδα 66
... length and breadth , without regard to thickness ; as the floor of a room , or a piece of land , & c . The length and breadth being multi- plied together , to make the area , or superficial content . Hence , 144 square inches make 1 ...
... length and breadth , without regard to thickness ; as the floor of a room , or a piece of land , & c . The length and breadth being multi- plied together , to make the area , or superficial content . Hence , 144 square inches make 1 ...
Σελίδα 67
... length , breadth , and thick- ness ; and to regulate all measures of capacity , of whatever form . A solid or cubic foot contains 1728 cubic inches ; because it is 12 inches long , 12 inches broad , and 12 inch- es thick , and 12 × 12 ...
... length , breadth , and thick- ness ; and to regulate all measures of capacity , of whatever form . A solid or cubic foot contains 1728 cubic inches ; because it is 12 inches long , 12 inches broad , and 12 inch- es thick , and 12 × 12 ...
Σελίδα 68
... length of a year , or the time in which the Sun passes through the 12 signs of the Zodiac . The Julian year takes its name from Julius Cæsar , who ordered that 3 civil years in every 4 should consist of * In England , 8 bushels are ...
... length of a year , or the time in which the Sun passes through the 12 signs of the Zodiac . The Julian year takes its name from Julius Cæsar , who ordered that 3 civil years in every 4 should consist of * In England , 8 bushels are ...
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A New and Easy Introduction to the Mathematics (Classic Reprint) Ira Wanzer Δεν υπάρχει διαθέσιμη προεπισκόπηση - 2017 |
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acres amount of $1 annex annuity annum answer Arithmetic assumed numbers Avoirdupois Bought breadth bush bushels ciphers column common compound interest contains cost cube root currency decimal point defective divisor denotes diameter difference dividend division dollars Dominical Letter equal EXAMPLES federal money foregoing frustum gain gallons given number given quantity given sum greater least common multiple left hand length lower denominations measure method miles minuend mixed number months multiplicand multiply neat weight Note number of days number of terms Operation ounces payment pence piastres pounds present worth principal PROB PROBLEM question quotient figure rate per cent ratio Reduce remainder right hand figure Rule of Three second terms shillings sides simple interest solid content square root subtract subtrahend tare third term tion triangle vulgar fraction whole numbers yards of cloth
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Σελίδα 69 - Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November ; All the rest have thirty-one, Except the second month alone, Which has but twenty-eight, in fine, Till leap year gives it twenty-nine.
Σελίδα 70 - The circumference of every circle is supposed to be divided into 360 equal parts, called degrees ; each degree into 60 equal parts, called minutes ; and each minute into 60 equal parts, called seconds.
Σελίδα 234 - To reduce an improper fraction to its equivalent whole or mixed number. RULE. — Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient will be the whole or mixed number sought.
Σελίδα 235 - Operations with Fractions A) To change a mixed number to an improper fraction, simply multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction and add the numerator.
Σελίδα 291 - IS the method of finding what quantity of e'ach of the ingredients, whose rates are given, will compose a mixture of a given rate; so that it is the reverse of alligation medial, and may be proved by it. CASE.
Σελίδα 356 - The power is applied to the circumference of the wheel, and the weight to the circumference of the axle.
Σελίδα 190 - But if any payments be made before one year's interest hath accrued, then compute the interest on the principal sum due on the obligation, for one year, add- it to the principal, and compute the interest on the sum paid, from the time it was paid...
Σελίδα 283 - Take a series of as many terms, decreasing by 1, from the given number, out of which the election is to be made, and find the product of all the terms.
Σελίδα 272 - When four quantities are in arithmetical proportion, the sum of the extremes is equal to the sum of the two mean terms.
Σελίδα 241 - To reduce any given quantity to the fraction of any greater denomination of the same kind. RULE. — Reduce the given quantity to the lowest term mentioned for a.