The Mercantile Arithmetic, Adapted to the Commerce of the United States, in Its Domestic and Foreign Relations: With an Appendix Containing Practical Systems of Mensuration, Gauging, and Book-keepingRichardson & Lord, 1828 - 315 σελίδες |
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... equal to pound that is , 20 shillings are as 20 shillings = one equal to 1 pound . Signifies more , or Addition : as , 6 + 6 = 12 : that is , 6 added to 6 is equal to 12 . Signifies less or Subtraction : as , 6-2-4 : that is , 6 less 2 is ...
... equal to pound that is , 20 shillings are as 20 shillings = one equal to 1 pound . Signifies more , or Addition : as , 6 + 6 = 12 : that is , 6 added to 6 is equal to 12 . Signifies less or Subtraction : as , 6-2-4 : that is , 6 less 2 is ...
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... equal to the minuend , the work is right . EXAMPLES . Minuend 5678943 56474 67143 Subtrahend 1354732 13845 41872 Remainder 4324211 42629 25271 Proof 5678943 56474 67143 From 467328 6105413 864175 take 179814 2714825 373196 Difference ...
... equal to the minuend , the work is right . EXAMPLES . Minuend 5678943 56474 67143 Subtrahend 1354732 13845 41872 Remainder 4324211 42629 25271 Proof 5678943 56474 67143 From 467328 6105413 864175 take 179814 2714825 373196 Difference ...
Σελίδα 21
... equal to the dividend , if the work be right . When there are ciphers annexed to the divisor , cut off the ciphers from it , and the same number of digits from the dividend , then divide the remaining figures by each other , as usual ...
... equal to the dividend , if the work be right . When there are ciphers annexed to the divisor , cut off the ciphers from it , and the same number of digits from the dividend , then divide the remaining figures by each other , as usual ...
Σελίδα 28
... equal to 123 mills per foot ? 23468 Lumber is reckoned at as 123 many mills per foot , as there are dollars per thousand . at 12 mills 281616 99 11734 293350 mills . Ans . $ 293,35 cents . MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS . 1. Add 562163 , 21964 ...
... equal to 123 mills per foot ? 23468 Lumber is reckoned at as 123 many mills per foot , as there are dollars per thousand . at 12 mills 281616 99 11734 293350 mills . Ans . $ 293,35 cents . MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS . 1. Add 562163 , 21964 ...
Σελίδα 29
... equal parts or carats , and the number of these remaining after it is assayed , shews its fineness . - As the imaginary unit of refer- ence may be any weight , the carat of gold or silver there- fore has no specific weight . The diamond ...
... equal parts or carats , and the number of these remaining after it is assayed , shews its fineness . - As the imaginary unit of refer- ence may be any weight , the carat of gold or silver there- fore has no specific weight . The diamond ...
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Σελίδα 226 - Dabney, of the said district, has deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit: District Clerk's Office.
Σελίδα 105 - ... interest at that time due : add that interest to the principal, and from the sum subtract the payment made at that time, together with the preceding payments (if any) and the remainder forms a new principal ; on which compute and subtract the interest, as upon the first principal: And proceed in this manner to the time of judgment.
Σελίδα 61 - Thirty days after sight of this first of exchange (second and third of the same tenor and date unpaid...
Σελίδα 226 - States entitled an act for the encouragement of learning hy securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the author., and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned, and also to an act entitled an act supplementary to an act, entitled an act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving and...
Σελίδα 65 - REDUCTION OF DECIMALS. CASE I. To reduce a vulgar fraction to its equivalent decimal. RULE. Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient will be the decimal required.
Σελίδα 136 - B, by spending 150 dollars per annum, more than A, at the end of 8 years finds himself 400 dollars in debt ; what is their income, and what does each spend per annum?
Σελίδα 21 - The number to be divided is called the dividend. The number by which we divide is called the divisor.
Σελίδα 29 - APOTHECARIES' WEIGHT 20 grains = 1 scruple. 3 scruples = 1 dram. 8 drams = 1 ounce. 12 ounces = 1 pound.
Σελίδα 81 - To reduce any given quantity to the fraction »/,i» greater denomination of the same kind. RULE. Reduce the given quantity to the lowest denomination mentioned for a numerator...
Σελίδα 155 - If the vessel be double-decked, take the length thereof from the fore part of the main stem to the after part of the stern-post above the upper deck ; the breadth thereof at the broadest part above the main wales...