Practical arithmeticT.J. Allman, 1866 - 212 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 21 - The number to be divided is called the dividend. The number by which we divide is called the divisor.
Σελίδα 121 - Then multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first term: the quotient will be the fourth term, or answer.
Σελίδα 85 - RULE. — Multiply all the numerators together for a new numerator, and all the denominators for a new denominator ; then reduce the new fraction to its lowest terms.
Σελίδα 102 - RULE. — Divide as in whole numbers, and point off in the quotient as many places to the left for decimals as the decimal places in the dividend exceed those in the divisor.
Σελίδα 78 - To Reduce a Fraction to its Lowest Terms. A fraction is said to be in its lowest terms when its numerator and denominator are prime to each other (§ 111).
Σελίδα 22 - IV. If any partial dividend will not contain the divisor, write a cipher in the quotient, annex the next figure of the dividend, and proceed as before.
Σελίδα 33 - The entire metric system of weights and measures is based upon a fundamental nnit called a meter, which is the ten-millionth part of the distance from the equator to the pole, and is the principal unit of linear measure.
Σελίδα 48 - If any number in the lower line is greater than the one above it, add so many to the upper number as make one of the next higher denomination ; then subtract the lower number from the upper one thus increased, and set down the remainder.
Σελίδα 79 - To reduce an improper fraction to a whole or mixed number, — RULE : Divide the numerator by the denominator ; the quotient will be the whole or mixed number.
Σελίδα 130 - How many hours a day must 42 boys work, to do in 45 days what 27 men can do in 28 days of 10 hours each, the work of a boy being half that of a man ? 11. If 8 guineas be expended in purchasing Brussels carpet f yd. wide, at 3».