Robinson's Progressive Practical Arithmetic: Containing the Theory of Numbers in Connection with Concise Analytic and Synthetic Methods of Solution, and Designed as a Complete Text-book on this Science for Common Schools and AcademiesIvison, Blakeman, Taylor, 1871 - 372 σελίδες |
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... obtained by the process of addition . 38. The sign , + , is called plus , which signifies more . When placed between two numbers , it denotes that they are to be added ; thus , 64 , shows that 6 and 4 are to be added . 39. The sign ...
... obtained by the process of addition . 38. The sign , + , is called plus , which signifies more . When placed between two numbers , it denotes that they are to be added ; thus , 64 , shows that 6 and 4 are to be added . 39. The sign ...
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... obtained , the work is presumed to be correct . NOTE . By the methods of proof here given , the numbers are united in new combinations , which render it almost impossible for two pre- cisely similar mistakes to occur . The first method ...
... obtained , the work is presumed to be correct . NOTE . By the methods of proof here given , the numbers are united in new combinations , which render it almost impossible for two pre- cisely similar mistakes to occur . The first method ...
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... 45. The Minuend is the number to be subtracted from . 46. The Subtrahend is the number to be subtracted . Define subtraction . Minuend . Subtrahend . 47. The Difference or Remainder is the result obtained by 28 SIMPLE NUMBERS .
... 45. The Minuend is the number to be subtracted from . 46. The Subtrahend is the number to be subtracted . Define subtraction . Minuend . Subtrahend . 47. The Difference or Remainder is the result obtained by 28 SIMPLE NUMBERS .
Σελίδα 29
... obtained by the process of subtraction . NOTE . The minuend and subtrahend must be like numbers ; thus , 5 dollars from 9 dollars leave 4 dollars ; 5 apples from 9 apples leave 4 apples ; but it would be absurd to say 5 apples from 9 ...
... obtained by the process of subtraction . NOTE . The minuend and subtrahend must be like numbers ; thus , 5 dollars from 9 dollars leave 4 dollars ; 5 apples from 9 apples leave 4 apples ; but it would be absurd to say 5 apples from 9 ...
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... obtained by the process of multiplication . 58. The Factors are the multiplicand and multiplier . NOTES . 1. Factors are producers , and the multiplicand and mul- tiplier are called factors because they produce the product . 2 ...
... obtained by the process of multiplication . 58. The Factors are the multiplicand and multiplier . NOTES . 1. Factors are producers , and the multiplicand and mul- tiplier are called factors because they produce the product . 2 ...
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acres amount annex barrels of flour bought bushels bushels of corn bushels of wheat centiares cents a pound ciphers column common denominator common fraction contained cords of wood cost cube cubic currency decimal places decimal point decimetre difference discount Divide dividend division dollars equal exact divisor EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE expressed feet figure following RULE fourth gain gallons Give explanation given numbers greatest common divisor hectometres Hence the RULE hundred hundredths improper fraction inches integers interest least common multiple length less lowest terms measure merchant metres metric system miles mills minuend mixed number months multiplicand Multiply notation NOTE OPERATION paid payment prime factors proper fraction purchase quotient rate per cent ratio receive Reduce remainder rods root simple numbers sold square subtract subtrahend tens third thousand thousandths whole number worth yards of cloth
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Σελίδα 200 - X 5'" = 20"'". Hence the RULE. I. Write the several terms of the multiplier under the corresponding terms of the multiplicand. II. Multiply each term of the multiplicand by each term of the multiplier...
Σελίδα 48 - The dividend is the number to be divided. The divisor is the number by which we divide.
Σελίδα 167 - LIQUID MEASURE 4 gills (gi.) = 1 pint (pt.) 2 pints = 1 quart (qt...
Σελίδα 173 - A ship during 4 days' storm at sea changed her longitude 397 geographical miles ; how many degrees and minutes did she change ? Ans. 6° 37'. 208. IN COUNTING. 12 units or things make. ... 1 dozen. 12 dozen " 1 gross. 12 gross " 1 great .gross. 20 units
Σελίδα 73 - The Greatest Common Divisor of two or more numbers is the greatest number that will exactly divide each of them. Thu4, 18 is the greatest, common divisor of 36 and 54, since it is the greatest number that will divide each of them without a remainder.
Σελίδα 347 - That from and after the passage of this act, it shall be lawful throughout the United States of America to employ the weights and measures of the Metric System ; and no contract, or dealing, or pleading in any court, shall be deemed invalid or liable to objection, because the weights or measures expressed or referred to therein are weights or measures of the Metric System.
Σελίδα 165 - Cubic Measure 1728 cubic inches (cu. in.) =1 cubic foot (cu. ft.) 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard (cu. yd.) 128 cubic feet = 1 cord (cd...
Σελίδα 104 - Multiply together the numerators for a new numerator, and the denominators for a new denominator.
Σελίδα 169 - DRY MEASURE 2 pints (pt.) = 1 quart (qt.) 8 quarts =1 peck (pk.) 4 pecks = 1 bushel (bu...
Σελίδα 282 - Quantities are said to be in continued proportion when the first is to the second, as the second is to the third, as the third to the fourth ; and so on.