Practical Arithmetic: Embracing the Science and Applications of NumbersBarnes & Burr, 1863 - 336 σελίδες |
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... figures ; called , the Arabic method . Expressing Numbers by Words . 15. A single thing is called One and one more ... figures . NUMERATION is the art of reading , correctly , any number expressed by letters or figures . There are two ...
... figures ; called , the Arabic method . Expressing Numbers by Words . 15. A single thing is called One and one more ... figures . NUMERATION is the art of reading , correctly , any number expressed by letters or figures . There are two ...
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... figures , with one exception , called ? Which are the significant figures ? 19. What is the highest number that can be expressed by a single figure ? How do we express ten ? To how many units 1 is ten equal ? May we consider it a single ...
... figures , with one exception , called ? Which are the significant figures ? 19. What is the highest number that can be expressed by a single figure ? How do we express ten ? To how many units 1 is ten equal ? May we consider it a single ...
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... figures . 21. In order to express ten units of the second order , or one hundred , we form a new combination , thus , • by writing two ciphers on the right of 1 . ead , one hundred . • • 100 , This number is 20. When two figures are ...
... figures . 21. In order to express ten units of the second order , or one hundred , we form a new combination , thus , • by writing two ciphers on the right of 1 . ead , one hundred . • • 100 , This number is 20. When two figures are ...
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... the number 375 composed ? The number 899 ? The number 406 ? What numbers may be expressed by three figures ? What order of units will each figure express ? Thus , we may form as many orders of units NOTATION AND NUMERATION . 1.
... the number 375 composed ? The number 899 ? The number 406 ? What numbers may be expressed by three figures ? What order of units will each figure express ? Thus , we may form as many orders of units NOTATION AND NUMERATION . 1.
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... figure expresses different units , according to the place it occupies . 2d . Units of the first order occupy the place on the right ; units of the second order , the second place ; units of the third order , the third place ; and the ...
... figure expresses different units , according to the place it occupies . 2d . Units of the first order occupy the place on the right ; units of the second order , the second place ; units of the third order , the third place ; and the ...
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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.