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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... whole , we can then tell the number of terms , and the rate of increase at each step ; or , as it is called , the rate of progression . Again , having the first term , the rate of progression , and the number of terms , we can tell the ...
... whole , we can then tell the number of terms , and the rate of increase at each step ; or , as it is called , the rate of progression . Again , having the first term , the rate of progression , and the number of terms , we can tell the ...
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... whole , the rate of increase , the number of terms ; having any three of these proper- ties , we can find the rest . But , again , these are not the important points at which I am aiming ; the great matter , those points for which ...
... whole , the rate of increase , the number of terms ; having any three of these proper- ties , we can find the rest . But , again , these are not the important points at which I am aiming ; the great matter , those points for which ...
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... number of parts ; and it is the proper office of a Fraction to speak of some quantity less than the whole , even though it be but one thou- sandth , or one millionth part less . However , it is sometimes convenient to speak of things ...
... number of parts ; and it is the proper office of a Fraction to speak of some quantity less than the whole , even though it be but one thou- sandth , or one millionth part less . However , it is sometimes convenient to speak of things ...
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... whole . But , how much more convenient is the shorter , than the longer expression ! Hence , in all cases , to employ the shorter expression , as inculcated in paragraph 40 , is a settled law amongst arithmeticians . 144960 181200 46 ...
... whole . But , how much more convenient is the shorter , than the longer expression ! Hence , in all cases , to employ the shorter expression , as inculcated in paragraph 40 , is a settled law amongst arithmeticians . 144960 181200 46 ...
Σελίδα 25
... number of fifths , for it would but be the adding together of so many fifths ... whole . Nor anything difficult in subtracting the smaller from the larger ... number from the larger ; that is , the smaller numerator from the larger , and ...
... number of fifths , for it would but be the adding together of so many fifths ... whole . Nor anything difficult in subtracting the smaller from the larger ... number from the larger ; that is , the smaller numerator from the larger , and ...
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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.