Mental Arithmetic, Or, First Lessons in Numbers for ChildrenIvison, Phinney & Company, 1863 - 120 σελίδες |
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... questions must be gradual ; and the reason for every step in the solution distinctly seen . It is believed that much dislike for the study of Arith- metic , and much unnecessary discouragement , have been occasioned by the abruptness of ...
... questions must be gradual ; and the reason for every step in the solution distinctly seen . It is believed that much dislike for the study of Arith- metic , and much unnecessary discouragement , have been occasioned by the abruptness of ...
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... questions un- der it with facility , the operation is then defined , and the more prominent terms are briefly explained . This , it is believed , teachers will be glad to see . There is no rea- son why a child should not be informed ...
... questions un- der it with facility , the operation is then defined , and the more prominent terms are briefly explained . This , it is believed , teachers will be glad to see . There is no rea- son why a child should not be informed ...
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... question is asked which is not designed to be answered in concert , it is an excellent way to have ali who think they ... questions which will fall to each , if the teacher always begins at the same end of the class and proceeds through ...
... question is asked which is not designed to be answered in concert , it is an excellent way to have ali who think they ... questions which will fall to each , if the teacher always begins at the same end of the class and proceeds through ...
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... Nothing is more deleterious to mental growth and dis- cipline , than the habit of solving questions by counters , by the fingers , marks upon a slate , & c . & c . ten this week : how many perfect lessons has she 12 ADDITION .
... Nothing is more deleterious to mental growth and dis- cipline , than the habit of solving questions by counters , by the fingers , marks upon a slate , & c . & c . ten this week : how many perfect lessons has she 12 ADDITION .
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... questions and Peter only five : how many more questions did John an- swer than Peter ? 9. A trader bought a keg of tobacco for fourteen dollars , and sold it for five dollars less than he gave : how much did he sell it for ? LESSON VI ...
... questions and Peter only five : how many more questions did John an- swer than Peter ? 9. A trader bought a keg of tobacco for fourteen dollars , and sold it for five dollars less than he gave : how much did he sell it for ? LESSON VI ...
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Mental Arithmetic, Or, First Lessons in Numbers for Children James Bates Thomson Πλήρης προβολή - 1846 |
Mental Arithmetic, Or, First Lessons in Numbers for Children James Bates Thomson Πλήρης προβολή - 1864 |
Mental Arithmetic, Or, First Lessons in Numbers for Children James Bates Thomson Πλήρης προβολή - 1846 |
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12 cents 50 cents acre Arithmetic barrel of flour bought boys bushels called cents a pound cents a quart cents a yard cents apiece cents will buy contained cost six cubic dollars a barrel dollars a yard dollars apiece Dry Measure eight cents Eight seven eighteen eleven English shilling fifteen fifths fifty five cents Five fifteen forty forty-two four cents Four Four fourteen fourths furlongs gallons gave half hogshead hundred improper fraction inches L seven lemons LESSON VII marbles miles an hour molasses nine cents nine dollars ninety orange costs ounce pair peaches pence pints pound of tea pupil seven cents seventeen sevenths shil shillings a yard six cents sixteen sixty sixty-three slate square ten cents tens are equal third thirteen thirty thirty-six thirty-two three cents Troy Weight twenty twenty-four wire worth yard cost yards of cloth yards of ribbon
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Σελίδα 70 - A pile of wood 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 4 feet high, contains 1 cord; and a cord foot is 1 foot in length of such a pile.
Σελίδα 68 - Weight is used by apothecaries and physicians in mixing medicines. 20 grains (gr.) make 1 scruple, marked sc., or 3. 3 scruples " 1 dram, " dr., or 3. 8 drams " 1 ounce, " oz., or 5. 12 ounces " 1 pound,
Σελίδα 20 - ... 6. A man bought a quantity of butter for twelve dollars, but finding it damaged, sold it for five dollars less than he gave for it : for how much did he sell it ? 7.
Σελίδα 38 - A man bought a cow for 10 dollars, and sold it for 16 dollars : how much did he make by his bargain ? 29. If Horatio buys 6 oranges, at 3 cents apiece, and sells them again for 4 cents apiece, how much will he make by his bargain ? • 30. In 5 times 8, how many times 10 ? 31. In 6 times 6, how many times 4 ? 32. In 8 times 3, how many times 6 ? 33. A butcher sold 8 pounds of beef for 56 cents : what was that a pound ? 34. A dairy-man sold 10 pounds of butter for 80 cents : how much did he get a...
Σελίδα 68 - It is frequently called linear or lineal measure. 12 inches (in.) make 1 foot, marked ft. 3 feet " 1 yard, " yd. 5| yards, or 16| feet " 1 rod, perch, or pole,
Σελίδα 61 - What will -J- of a ton of hay cost, which is worth 19 dollars per ton ? 56. What will -f of a cord of wood cost, at 23 shillings per cord '? 57. If a man can walk 35 miles in a day, how far can he walk in -^ of a day ? 58. James, having 38 apples, gave -J of them for a slate : how many apples did his slate cost him ? 59. What is 1 sixth of 40 ? 60. What is 1 seventh of 39 ? 61.
Σελίδα 50 - ... a third of a number is equal to as many units as 3 is contained times in that number ; a fourth of a number is equal to as many units as 4 is contained times in that number, &c. 7. How do you find a half of a number ? Ans. Divide the number by 2. 8. How find a third of a number ? How find a fourth of a number ? A fifth ? A sixth ? A seventh ? An eighth ? A ninth ? A tenth ? 9. What is 1 fourth of 12 dollars ? Of 16 dollars ? Of 20? Of 32? Of 24? Of 28 ? Of 36 ? Of 40? 10. If a ton of coal is...
Σελίδα 58 - If the numerator is less than the denominator, the fraction is called a proper fraction; if it is equal to or greater than the denominator, the -fraction is called an improper fraction.
Σελίδα 74 - Sheets make 1 Quire. 20 Quires " 1 Ream. 2 Reams " 1 Bundle. 5 Bundles
Σελίδα 14 - ... are how many ? 3. 1. A man bought a calf for 7 dollars, and sold it for 3. dollars more than he gave for it ; how much did he sell it for ? 2. Bought a barrel of cider for 2 dollars, and 20 bushels of apples for 8 dollars ; how many dollars did the whole cost ? 3. If a coat cost 10 dollars, and a pair of pantaloons 5 dollars, what will be the cost of both ? 4. A merchant bought 4 boxes of black tea, and 7 boxes of green tea ; how many...