Practical Arithmetic: Embracing the Science and Applications of NumbersBarnes & Burr, 1863 - 336 σελίδες |
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... difference of the numbers . 4. A dash ( — ) , placed over a letter , increases the number for which it stands , a thousand times . Roman Table . LXXX Eighty . Ninety . I One . II Two . ΧΟ • • III Three . 0 · • One hundred . IV Four . CC ...
... difference of the numbers . 4. A dash ( — ) , placed over a letter , increases the number for which it stands , a thousand times . Roman Table . LXXX Eighty . Ninety . I One . II Two . ΧΟ • • III Three . 0 · • One hundred . IV Four . CC ...
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... DIFFERENCE between two numbers , is that num- ber which added to the less , will give the greater . 32. SUBTRACTION is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers . 33. The MINUEND is the greater of the two numbers . 34 ...
... DIFFERENCE between two numbers , is that num- ber which added to the less , will give the greater . 32. SUBTRACTION is the operation of finding the difference between two numbers . 33. The MINUEND is the greater of the two numbers . 34 ...
Σελίδα 34
... difference between 843 and 562 ? ANALYSIS . - Begin at the units ' column , and sub- tract 2 from 3. At the next place we meet a diffi- culty , for we can not subtract a greater number from a less . If we take 1 from the 8 hundreds ...
... difference between 843 and 562 ? ANALYSIS . - Begin at the units ' column , and sub- tract 2 from 3. At the next place we meet a diffi- culty , for we can not subtract a greater number from a less . If we take 1 from the 8 hundreds ...
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... difference between 725 and 341 ? By the common method , which is spelling , we say , 1 from 5 leaves 4 ; 4 from 12 leaves 8 ; 1 to carry to 3 are 4 ; 4 from 7 leaves 3 . Reading the words which express the final result , we should make ...
... difference between 725 and 341 ? By the common method , which is spelling , we say , 1 from 5 leaves 4 ; 4 from 12 leaves 8 ; 1 to carry to 3 are 4 ; 4 from 7 leaves 3 . Reading the words which express the final result , we should make ...
Σελίδα 37
... difference of their ages ? 4. A man was born in 1785 : what was his age in 1830 ? 5. George Washington was born in the year 1732 , and died in 1799 : how old was he at the time of his death ? 6. The Declaration of Independence was ...
... difference of their ages ? 4. A man was born in 1785 : what was his age in 1830 ? 5. George Washington was born in the year 1732 , and died in 1799 : how old was he at the time of his death ? 6. The Declaration of Independence was ...
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Practical Arithmetic: Embracing the Science and Application of Numbers Charles Davies Πλήρης προβολή - 1874 |
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acres altitude amount ANALYSIS ANALYSIS.-We annex apiece apples barrels of flour bill bushels called ciphers column common denominator common difference common fraction composite number compound interest contained cord cube root cubic currency decimal fraction denotes diameter discount Divide dividend division dollars equal exact divisor Examples expressed fractional unit gain gallons given number greatest common divisor Hence hogshead horses hundred improper fraction inches interest least common multiple longitude miles millions mills minuend mixed number molasses months multiplicand Multiply the numerator number of terms number of things OPERATION paid payment piece present value prime factors quotient ratio Reduce remainder rods Rule.-Multiply sell shillings simple numbers sold square root subtract Table Reversed tens third thousand thousandths Troy weight whole number worth Write yards of cloth
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Σελίδα 166 - The circumference of every circle is supposed to be divided into 360 equal...
Σελίδα 125 - To multiply a decimal by 10, 100, 1000, &c., remove the decimal point as many places to the right as there are ciphers in the multiplier ; and if there be not places enough in the number, annex ciphers.
Σελίδα 165 - Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November ; All the rest have thirty-one, Except the second month alone, Which has but twenty-eight, in fine, Till leap year gives it twenty-nine.
Σελίδα 126 - When a decimal number is to be divided by 10, 100, 1000, &c., remove the decimal point as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor, and if there be not figures enough in the number, prefix ciphers.
Σελίδα 94 - Multiply the numerators together for a new numerator, and the denominators together for a new denominator.
Σελίδα 109 - At f| of a dollar a yard, how many yards of cloth can be bought lor 9 dollars ? 6.
Σελίδα 281 - 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.
Σελίδα 270 - A wall to be built to the height of 27 feet, was raised to the height of 9 feet by 12 men in 6 days : how many men must be employed to finish the wall in 4 days at the same ruts.- of working 1 31.
Σελίδα 302 - A circle is a portion of a plane bounded by a curved line, all points of which are equally distant from a point within called the centre. The bounding line is called the circumference of the circle.
Σελίδα 304 - To find the solid contents of a prism. Rule. — Multiply the area of the base by the altitude, and the product will be the contents.