An Elementary Arithmetic Designed for Academies and Schools: Also Serving as an Introduction to the Higher ArithmeticD. Appleton & Company, 1855 - 347 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 129
... diameter of the earth equal to 7925-648 miles , and its circumference equal to 24899 miles , which , divided by 360 , gives the length of a degree 69 miles , nearly . The circumference corresponding with the equator is nearly circular ...
... diameter of the earth equal to 7925-648 miles , and its circumference equal to 24899 miles , which , divided by 360 , gives the length of a degree 69 miles , nearly . The circumference corresponding with the equator is nearly circular ...
Σελίδα 135
... diameter . By an act of Parliament , which took effect the 1st of January , 1826 , the imperial gallon of 277-274 cubic inches was adopted as the only gallon . This gallon was to consist of 10 pounds , avoirdupois , of distilled water ...
... diameter . By an act of Parliament , which took effect the 1st of January , 1826 , the imperial gallon of 277-274 cubic inches was adopted as the only gallon . This gallon was to consist of 10 pounds , avoirdupois , of distilled water ...
Σελίδα 212
... diameter of the earth to be 8000 miles , and the highest mountain to be 5 miles , what ele- vation must be made on the globe of 16 inches diameter to represent accurately the height of such mountain ? Ans . To of an inch . 46. If $ 100 ...
... diameter of the earth to be 8000 miles , and the highest mountain to be 5 miles , what ele- vation must be made on the globe of 16 inches diameter to represent accurately the height of such mountain ? Ans . To of an inch . 46. If $ 100 ...
Σελίδα 293
... diameter , the other 20 feet in diameter . How much more land is there in the larger than in the smaller ? By the above principle of geometry it follows , that the quantity of land in the two circles must be as the squares of the diameters ...
... diameter , the other 20 feet in diameter . How much more land is there in the larger than in the smaller ? By the above principle of geometry it follows , that the quantity of land in the two circles must be as the squares of the diameters ...
Σελίδα 306
... diameter is 4 inches ? By the above theorem , we have 33 4 8 pounds : 184 pounds , for the answer . 2. The ... diameter , which weighed 238 pounds . What ought to be the diameter of another ball of the same metal , which should weigh 32 ...
... diameter is 4 inches ? By the above theorem , we have 33 4 8 pounds : 184 pounds , for the answer . 2. The ... diameter , which weighed 238 pounds . What ought to be the diameter of another ball of the same metal , which should weigh 32 ...
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amount annex avoirdupois barrels bushels called cancelling ciphers cloth coin column composite number compound contained copper 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 figure foot gallon geometrical progression give gold grains greatest common divisor Hence hogsheads hundred improper fraction indorsement interest of $100 least common denominator least common multiple length lowest terms MEASURE method miles mills minuend mixed number months multiplicand Multiply number of days numerator and denominator obtain OPERATION ounces pence pounds present worth proceed quantities quotient rate per cent ratio Reduce remainder Repeat the Rule rods Septillions shillings silver sought square feet square root subtract subtrahend Suppose we wish tens third term thousands tiply Troy Weight units vulgar fraction weight whole number yards
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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 242 - RULE. Divide the given interest by the interest of the given principal, for the given time, at 1 per cent. EXAMPLES. 1.
Σελίδα 235 - If there be after payments made, compute the interest on the balance due to the next payment, and then deduct the payment as above ; and, in like manner, from one payment to another, till all the payments are absorbed ; provided the time between one payment and another be one year or more.
Σελίδα 234 - 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 80 - Then multiply all the numerators together for a new numerator, and all the denominators together for a new denominator...
Σελίδα 338 - In 8 months. 14. A father gives to his five sons $1000, which they are to divide according to their ages, so that each elder son shall receive $20 more than his next younger brother. What is the share of the youngest ? Ans.
Σελίδα 286 - When the number of figures is odd, it is evident that the left-hand, or first period. will consist of but one figure. • II. Find the greatest square in the first period, and place its root at the right of the number, in the form of a quotient in division, also place it at the left of the number.
Σελίδα 304 - The volumes of similar solids are to each other as the cubes of their like dimensions.
Σελίδα 109 - ... number of decimal places in the product is equal to the sum of the decimal places in each factor.