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7. In each of the above examples, tell which are addends and which is the sum.

37. Observe that in written problems in addition the figures that stand for units of the same order are usually written in the same column.

1. In example 2, what figures represent units of the second decimal order? Of the third decimal order?

2. In example 5, what figures represent units of the first integral order?

38. Observe that in written problems in addition of denominate numbers, the figures that stand for units of the same denomination and order are usually written in the same column.

1. In example 5, what figures represent units of gallons? of quarts?

2. In example 5, what figures represent tens of gallons? 3. In example 4, what figures represent hundreds of acres?

Addition Simple Numbers.

39. Find the sum of 275, 436, and 821.

Operation.

275

436 821 1532.

Explanation.

The sum of the units of the first order is 12, this is equal to one unit of the second order and 2 units of the first order. Write the 2 units of the first order, and add the 1 unit of the second order to the other units of the second order.

The sum of the units of the second order is 13; this is equal to 1 unit of the third order and 3 units of the second order. Write the 3 units of the second order, and add the 1 unit of the third order to the other units of the third order.

The sum of the units of the third order is 15; this is equal to 1 unit of the fourth order and 5 units of the third order, each of which is written in its place.

The sum of 275, 436, and 821 is 1532.

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(a) Find the sum of the eight sums.

TO THE TEACHER.-Impress upon the pupil the fact that in arithmetic nothing short of accuracy is commendable. One figure wrong in one problem in ten is failure. The young man or the young woman who cannot solve ten problems like those on this page, without an error, is worthless as an accountant.

Addition-Decimals.

41. Find the sum of 4.327, 8.29 and .836.

Operation. 4.327

8.29 .836 13.453

Explanation.

The sum of the units of the third decimal order is 13; this is equal to 1 unit of the second decimal order and 3 units of the third decimal order. Write the 3 units of the third decimal order and add the 1 unit of the second decimal order to the other units of that order.

The sum of the units of the second decimal order is 15; this is equal to 1 unit of the first decimal order and 5 units of the second decimal order. Write the 5 units of the second decimal order and add the 1 unit of the first decimal order to the other units of that order.

The sum of the units of the first decimal order is 14; this is equal to 1 unit of the first integral order and 4 units of the first decimal order. Write the 4 units of the first decimal order and add the 1 unit of the first integral order to the other units of that order.

The sum of the units of the first integral order is 13; this is equal to 1 unit of the second integral order and 3 units of the first integral order, each of which is written in its place. The sum of 4.327, 8.29, and .836 is 13.453.

42. PROBLEMS.

1. Add 274.36, 21.37, 38.007, and .275
2. Add 78.63, 61.993, .725, and 724.64
3. Add .7, .84, .375, .0275, and .25326
4. Add .16, .625, .9725, .74674, and .3
5. Add 46.07, 14.003, 52.0006, and 28

6. Add 85.997, 47.9994, 72, and 53.93

7. Find the sum of two hundred and six thousandths, and two hundred six thousandths.

8. Find the sum of seven hundred ninety-eight and nine hundred ninety-four thousandths, and seven hundred ninetyfour thousandths.

(a) Find the sum of the eight sums.

TO THE PUPIL. - Can you solve these eight problems and find the sum of the eight sums on first trial without an error?

Addition-United States Money.

43. Find the sum of the money represented in the following columns:

$324.45 28.47 375.28

6.94

175.89

27.56

475.39

802.21

354.48

916.37

144.50 75.34 8.88 246.25

$3962.01

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be represented by the figures 396201.

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* TO THE PUPIL.-Remember that nothing short of absolute accu

racy is of any value in such work as this.

Addition-Denominate Numbers.

45. Find the sum of 7 bu. 2 pk. 5' qt., 3 bu. 3 pk. 3 qt., 6 bu. 1 pk. 7 qt., and 9 bu. 3 pk. 5 qt.

Operation.

7 bu. 2 pk. 5 qt. 3 bu. 3 pk. 3 qt. 6 bu. 1 pk. 7 qt. 9 bu. 3 pk. 5 qt. 27 bu. 3 pk. 4 qt.

Explanation.

The sum of the number of quarts is 20; this is equal to 2 pecks and 4 quarts. Write the 4 quarts and add the 2 pecks to the pecks given in the second column.

The sum of the number of pecks is 11; this is equal to 2 bushels and 3 pecks. Write the 3 pecks, and add the 2 bushels

to the bushels given in the third column.

The sum of the number of bushels is 27, which is written in its place.

The sum is 27 bu. 3 pk. 4 qt.

46. PROBLEMS.

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5 bu. 0 pk. 7 qt.
4 bu. 1 pk. 6 qt.
3 bu. 0 pk. 1 qt.
5 bu. 0 pk. 5 qt.
1 bu. 1 pk. 2 qt.
2 bu. 3 pk. 3 qt.
4 bu. 2 pk. 4 qt.
2 bu. 0 pk. 6 qt.
6 bu. 0 pk. 5 qt.
1 bu. 3 pk. 2 qt.
2 bu. 2 pk. 0 qt.
7 bu. 0 pk. 2 qt.
3 bu. 2 pk. 2 qt.

2 bu. 3 pk. 6 qt.

3 bu. 1 pk. 2 qt.

6 bu. 1 pk. 6 qt.

3 bu. 2 pk. 1 qt.

(a) Find the sum of the two sums.

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