Higher Arithmetic, Or, The Science and Application of Numbers: Combining the Analytic and Synthetic Modes of Instruction : Designed for Advanced Classes in Schools and AcademiesM.H. Newman & Company, 1848 - 422 σελίδες |
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... contain much information pertaining to busi- ness matters , not found in other works of the kind . This is the FIRST SCHOOL BOOK in which the Standard Units of Weights and Measures adopted by the Government in 1834 , were published ...
... contain much information pertaining to busi- ness matters , not found in other works of the kind . This is the FIRST SCHOOL BOOK in which the Standard Units of Weights and Measures adopted by the Government in 1834 , were published ...
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... contained 23 acres , the second 9 acres , and the third 15 acres : how many acres did he buy ? Solution . - 23 acres and 9 acres are 32 acres , and 15 are 47 acres . Ans . 47 acres . OBS . It will be seen , that the solution of this ...
... contained 23 acres , the second 9 acres , and the third 15 acres : how many acres did he buy ? Solution . - 23 acres and 9 acres are 32 acres , and 15 are 47 acres . Ans . 47 acres . OBS . It will be seen , that the solution of this ...
Σελίδα 65
... contain but two or three figures each , this method is very simple and expeditious . A little practice will enable the student to apply it with facility when the factors contain six or eight figures each , and its application will ...
... contain but two or three figures each , this method is very simple and expeditious . A little practice will enable the student to apply it with facility when the factors contain six or eight figures each , and its application will ...
Σελίδα 66
... contained times in 72 ; and 9 is contained in 72 , 8 times . Ans . 8 dollars . many OBS . The learner will at once perceive that the object in the first example , is to find how many times one number is contained in another ; and that ...
... contained times in 72 ; and 9 is contained in 72 , 8 times . Ans . 8 dollars . many OBS . The learner will at once perceive that the object in the first example , is to find how many times one number is contained in another ; and that ...
Σελίδα 67
... contained once more in the dividend . 114. It will be perceived that division is similar in principle to subtraction , and may be performed by it . For instance , to find how many times 7 is contained in 21 , subtract 7 ( the divisor ) ...
... contained once more in the dividend . 114. It will be perceived that division is similar in principle to subtraction , and may be performed by it . For instance , to find how many times 7 is contained in 21 , subtract 7 ( the divisor ) ...
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acres amount annexed answer required Arithmetic avoirdupois bank discount barrels bbls bought bushels called canceling ciphers CIRCULATING DECIMALS common fraction composite number compound numbers contained cost cube decimal figures decimal places denotes difference Divide the given dividend division dollars dolls Dry Measure equal expressed farthings Federal Money gallons gals given fractions given number greatest common divisor Hence hhds hundred hundredths improper fraction insured interest of $1 least common denominator least common multiple mills mixed number months multiplicand Multiply number of days numerator and denominator Operation partial product payable pence period pound premium present worth prime factors prime number principal quotient rate per cent ratio reduce the given remainder rods root shillings simple fraction sold square subtract tenths thousandths Troy Troy weight units usury weight whole number wine measure yards
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Σελίδα 371 - The square described on the hypothenuse of a rightangled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares described on the other two sides.
Σελίδα 113 - To reduce an improper fraction to a whole, or mixed number. Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient will be the whole, or mixed number required.
Σελίδα 113 - To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the given numerator.
Σελίδα 99 - The greatest common divisor of two or more numbers, is the greatest number which will divide them without a remainder. Thus 6 is the greatest common divisor of 12, 18, 24, and 30.
Σελίδα 261 - The rule for casting interest, when partial payments have been made, is to apply the payment, in the first place, to the discharge of the interest then due. " If the payment exceeds the interest, the surplus goes towards discharging the principal, and the subsequent interest is to be computed on the balance of principal remaining due.
Σελίδα 263 - Compute the interest to the time of the first payment ; if that be one year or more from the time the interest commenced, add it to the principal, and deduct the payment from the sum total. If there be after payments made, compute the interest on the balance due to the next payment, and then deduct the payment as above; and in like manner from one payment to another, till all the payments are absorbed; provided the time between one payment and another be one year or more.
Σελίδα 66 - The number to be divided is called the dividend. The number by which we divide is called the divisor.
Σελίδα 270 - Finally, subtract the given principal from the last amount, and the remainder will be the compound interest.
Σελίδα 394 - These are usually accounted six in number, viz. the Lever, the Wheel and Axle, the Pulley, the Inclined Plane, the Wedge, and the Screw.
Σελίδα 368 - Multiply the divisor, thus increased, by the last figure of the root; subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend.