Evolution: or The power, and operation of numbers, in the statement, the calculation, the distribution, and the arrangement of quantitiesLongman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green and Longman, 1835 - 160 σελίδες |
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... fifth of the denominator ; and the quantity described by each is , consequently , a fifth , merely , of one whole . But , how much more convenient is the shorter , than the longer expression ! Hence , in all cases , to employ the ...
... fifth of the denominator ; and the quantity described by each is , consequently , a fifth , merely , of one whole . But , how much more convenient is the shorter , than the longer expression ! Hence , in all cases , to employ the ...
Σελίδα 42
... fifth , thus .2 ; the first of these being a tenth , and the other a fifth part of ten . A twentieth , thus .05 ; a fiftieth , thus .02 : for of these , the first is the twen- tieth , and the latter the fiftieth , part of a hundred . 81 ...
... fifth , thus .2 ; the first of these being a tenth , and the other a fifth part of ten . A twentieth , thus .05 ; a fiftieth , thus .02 : for of these , the first is the twen- tieth , and the latter the fiftieth , part of a hundred . 81 ...
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... fifth power , and so on . 147. To express , or to describe these powers with brevity , mathematicians have adopted a very neat and simple method ; a method which , in many in- stances without the irksome labour of an actual invo- lution ...
... fifth power , and so on . 147. To express , or to describe these powers with brevity , mathematicians have adopted a very neat and simple method ; a method which , in many in- stances without the irksome labour of an actual invo- lution ...
Σελίδα 75
... fifth of this description is but the 125th part , that is , the fifth of the fifth of the fifth of the whole cubic foot . This is true . But the cube , like the square , has its size described by the linear extent of each , or of any ...
... fifth of this description is but the 125th part , that is , the fifth of the fifth of the fifth of the whole cubic foot . This is true . But the cube , like the square , has its size described by the linear extent of each , or of any ...
Σελίδα 87
... fifth , and sixth Articles of the Rule , is here exhibited . 49 149 ) 1370 1341 1581 ) 2948 1581 1582 .. ) 136713 - ARTICLE VII . Thus do you proceed , bringing down the several portions , or periods of your divi- dend , annexing them ...
... fifth , and sixth Articles of the Rule , is here exhibited . 49 149 ) 1370 1341 1581 ) 2948 1581 1582 .. ) 136713 - ARTICLE VII . Thus do you proceed , bringing down the several portions , or periods of your divi- dend , annexing them ...
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40 inches addition annex ARTICLE breadth bushels called ciphers contain cube numbers cube root cubic foot cubic inches decimal expression decimal figures decimal point denominator described dimensions dividend divisor enlarge equal example extract the cube feet fifth foot foregoing four frac gallons geometrical given number improper fraction inch broad inch cubes inches long increase integer involution larger number layers length logarithm long division manner mark matter measure merators metic middle term mode multiplied number of figures observe operation paragraph parallelograms primary cube principle prisms proceed proper fraction purpose quantity quarters quotient ratio RECURRING decimals reduced remainder roots of numbers rule second power series of numbers sides small numbers small squares smaller square inch square number square root step subtract Subtrahend suppose Tables tenths thickness third power three figures tion twelfth vulgar fractions whilst whole number write yards
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Σελίδα 157 - The goods are to be heaped up in the form of a cone, to a height above the rim of the measure of at least a of its depth.
Σελίδα 157 - ... of its depth. The outside diameter of Measures used for heaped goods are to be at least double the depth, consequently not less than the following dimensions : — Bushel, 19± inches I Peck, 12± inches Half-bush.
Σελίδα 14 - ... the same proportion to the third as the second does to the first. The thing we have first to do is, to discover the ratio between the first and second terms, in order to...
Σελίδα 15 - 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 157 - Measures, described in the second and third Divisions, were established by Act 5 Geo. IV. c. 74. Before that time there were four different measures of capacity used in England. — 1. For wine, spirits, cider, oils, milk, &c. ; this was one-sixth less than the Imperial Measure. 2. For malt liquor, thi»was J, i*art greater than the Imperial Measure. 3. For corn, and all other dry goods not heaped» this was _i_ part less than the Imperial Measure.
Σελίδα 159 - LESSONS on ARITHMETIC, in Principle and in Practice, for the Instruction of Youth of both Sexes; and more especially for that of young Merchants, Tradesmen, Ssamen, Mechanics, and Farmers. By THOMAS SMITH. London : Sherwood, Gilbert, and Co.; and Longman, Rees, auel Co. THE "AMERICAN STOVES
Σελίδα 15 - N the principle now explained, we can, in any affairs of business, ascertain the amount of an unknown quantity, by knowing the amount of other three quantities, which, with the unknown quantity, bear a proportional relation. The word quantity is here used, but any sum of money is also meant.
Σελίδα 111 - Pythagoras , that the square of the hypothenuse is equal to the squares of the other two sides of a right angled triangle.
Σελίδα 56 - ... 27, which is the number of cubic feet in a cubic yard.