An Elemtary Arithmetic ...: Serving as an Introduction to the Higher Arithmetic,by George R. PerkinsH. H. Hawley and Company, 1849 - 347 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 49
... inches , how many cubic inches in 17 cords of wood , each cord con- taining 128 cubic feet ? Ans . 3760128 cubic inches . 13. What will 13 square miles of land cost , at 17 dol- lars per acre , there being 640 acres in one mile ? Ans ...
... inches , how many cubic inches in 17 cords of wood , each cord con- taining 128 cubic feet ? Ans . 3760128 cubic inches . 13. What will 13 square miles of land cost , at 17 dol- lars per acre , there being 640 acres in one mile ? Ans ...
Σελίδα 117
... inches , in June it was 4.05 inches , in July it was 2.97 inches , and in August it was 3.03 inches . How much rain fell during these four months ? Ans . 13.2 inches . 3. During three successive days the mean range of the barometer was ...
... inches , in June it was 4.05 inches , in July it was 2.97 inches , and in August it was 3.03 inches . How much rain fell during these four months ? Ans . 13.2 inches . 3. During three successive days the mean range of the barometer was ...
Σελίδα 119
... inches , how many cubic inches in 8 gallons or one bushel , and how many cubic feet of 1728 inches each ? Ans . 2218-192 cubic inches , 1.283 ። feet , nearly . 28. If one cubic inch of pure water weigh 252-458 grains avoirdupois , how ...
... inches , how many cubic inches in 8 gallons or one bushel , and how many cubic feet of 1728 inches each ? Ans . 2218-192 cubic inches , 1.283 ። feet , nearly . 28. If one cubic inch of pure water weigh 252-458 grains avoirdupois , how ...
Σελίδα 123
... inches . All our different kinds of weights and measures are denominate numbers . It is much to be regretted that we are obliged to employ such a variety of different measures , when the same end would be accomplished by one meas- ure ...
... inches . All our different kinds of weights and measures are denominate numbers . It is much to be regretted that we are obliged to employ such a variety of different measures , when the same end would be accomplished by one meas- ure ...
Σελίδα 128
... INCHES . 0 ° 0 ' 0 " 39-01612 39.07815 40 42 43 39.10120 48 50 14 39.12929 51 31 8 39.13929 90 0 0 39.21820 The French government derive their linear unit of measure from one quarter of the circumference of a great circle of the earth ...
... INCHES . 0 ° 0 ' 0 " 39-01612 39.07815 40 42 43 39.10120 48 50 14 39.12929 51 31 8 39.13929 90 0 0 39.21820 The French government derive their linear unit of measure from one quarter of the circumference of a great circle of the earth ...
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acres added amount annex arithmetical progression balance barrels bushels called ciphers coin column compound contained cords cost cube root cubic feet cubic inches currency decimal fraction decimal point deduce this RULE denominate number diameter discount divide dividend division equal equivalent fractions EXAMPLES expressed factors farthings Federal money foot gallon geometrical progression give gold grains greatest common divisor Hence hogsheads hundred improper fraction indorsement least common denominator least common multiple length lowest terms MEASURE method miles mills minuend mixed number multiplicand Multiply number of days number of terms numerator and denominator obtain OPERATION ounces payment pence present worth proceed quantities quotient rate per cent ratio rectangle Reduce remainder Repeat the Rule rods Sextillions shillings side silver slabs sought square feet square root subtract subtrahend Suppose we wish tens third term Thousands tiply trial divisor Troy Weight units vulgar fraction weight whole number yards
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Σελίδα 80 - Multiply all the numerators together for a new numerator, and all the denominators together for a new denominator.
Σελίδα 238 - ... 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. If the payment be less than the Interest, the surplus of Interest must not be taken to augment the principal, but Interest continues on the former principal until the period when the payments, taken together, exceed the Interest due, and...
Σελίδα 113 - 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 109 - 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 138 - January 31, February 28, March 31, April 30, May 31, June 30, July 31, August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31.
Σελίδα 238 - 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 273 - B $600 ; one-third is to be paid in 6 months, one- fourth in 8 months, and the remainder in 12 months : what is the mean time of payment ? Ans.
Σελίδα 109 - In multiplication of decimals, we know that the number of decimal places in the product is equal to the sum of those in both the factors.
Σελίδα 344 - A can do a piece of work in 3 days, B in 4 days, and C in 5 days, how many...
Σελίδα 52 - DIVISION we find how many times one number is contained in another. The number to be divided, is called the DIVIDEND ; the number by which to divide is called the DIVISOR; the number of times the dividend contains the divisor is called the QUOTIENT.