Arithmetic and Its Applications: Designed as a Text Book for Common Schools, High Schools, and AcademiesH. Cowperthwait & Company, 1856 - 366 σελίδες |
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... called the mechanical processes of Arithmetic , and by practice may and should be made so familiar that the mo- ment a number or a combination is suggested , the mind can appreciate it , and determine the result . The third requires and ...
... called the mechanical processes of Arithmetic , and by practice may and should be made so familiar that the mo- ment a number or a combination is suggested , the mind can appreciate it , and determine the result . The third requires and ...
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... called equal , or equal to , sig- nifies that the quantities between which it is placed are equal to each other . ( b . ) The sign of addition , called plus or and , signifies that the quantities between which it is placed are to be ...
... called equal , or equal to , sig- nifies that the quantities between which it is placed are equal to each other . ( b . ) The sign of addition , called plus or and , signifies that the quantities between which it is placed are to be ...
Σελίδα 3
... called fractions , and read thus : twelve thirds , sixteen fourths , seven eighths ; though they may , with equal correctness , be read as twelve divided by three , sixteen divided by four , seven divided by eight . When read as ...
... called fractions , and read thus : twelve thirds , sixteen fourths , seven eighths ; though they may , with equal correctness , be read as twelve divided by three , sixteen divided by four , seven divided by eight . When read as ...
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... called the Roman Method , cause it was used by the ancient Romans . 6. The Figures . The figures are ten in number , viz .: 1 or 1 , called one . 2 or 2 , called two . 3 or 3 , called three . 4 or 4 , called four . 5 or 5 called five . 6 or ...
... called the Roman Method , cause it was used by the ancient Romans . 6. The Figures . The figures are ten in number , viz .: 1 or 1 , called one . 2 or 2 , called two . 3 or 3 , called three . 4 or 4 , called four . 5 or 5 called five . 6 or ...
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... called the decimal point . 8. Names and Position of the Decimal Places . ( a . ) The figure immediately at the left of the point repre- sents ones , or simple units ; the second figure at the left repre- sents tens , ( i . e . , units ...
... called the decimal point . 8. Names and Position of the Decimal Places . ( a . ) The figure immediately at the left of the point repre- sents ones , or simple units ; the second figure at the left repre- sents tens , ( i . e . , units ...
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added amount angle answer apples barrels bought broadcloth bushels called cent column common ratio complete quotient compound contain cost cube cubic inches debt decametre decimal decimal fraction denominator difference dividend dollars equal example Explanation expressed feet flour fourth fraction gain gallon given number gives greatest common divisor Hence hundreds hundredths Illustrations improper fraction indorsement interest June 11 least common multiple Mdse method miles millions minuend months multiple of 9 multiplicand multiplied obtained by dividing paid payable payment pecks pounds prime factors principal quarts quotient received Reduce remainder result right hand figures rods root selling shillings sold square subtract Subtrahend ten-thousands tens tenths third thousands trial divisor units vulgar fraction weight worth write written yard
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Σελίδα 38 - Dry Measure. — 2 pints = 1 quart; 8 quarts = 1 peck; 4 pecks = 1 bushel.
Σελίδα 40 - NUMBERS. 12 units = 1 dozen. 12 dozen — 1 gross. 12 gross = 1 great gross. 20 units = 1 score.
Σελίδα 41 - WEIGHTS. 10 milligrammes = 1 centigramme. 10 centigrammes = 1 decigramme. 10 decigrammes = 1 gramme. 10 grammes = 1 decagramme. 10 decagrammes = 1 hectogramme. 10 hectogrammes = 1 kilogramme. 10 kilogrammes = 1 myriagramme.
Σελίδα 330 - That is, the square of the sum of two quantities is equal to the square of the first, plus twice the product of the first by the second, plus the square of the second.
Σελίδα 30 - APOTHECARIES' WEIGHT 20 grains = 1 scruple. 3 scruples = 1 dram. 8 drams = 1 ounce. 12 ounces = 1 pound.
Σελίδα 99 - The Dividend is the number to be divided. The Divisor is the number by which we divide.
Σελίδα 34 - Measure. — 144 square inches = 1 square foot; 9 square feet = 1 square yard; 30J square yards = 1 square rod or perch; 40 square rods = 1 rood; 4 roods = 1 acre; 640 acres = 1 square mile; 36 square miles (60 miles square) = 1 township.
Σελίδα 236 - ... high, and 1 ft. 8' thick ? Suggestion. — Since 8 in. = f ft., 4 in. = ^ ft., and 2 in. = ¿ ft., each brick contains fr X ¿ X ^ = -¿j solid feet, and it will take 27 bricks for each solid foot in the wall. 15. How many bricks, each 8 in. long, 4 in. wide, and 2 in. thick, will it take to build the four walls of a house, 30 ft. 6
Σελίδα 133 - Two numbers are PRIME TO EACH OTHER when they have no common factor.
Σελίδα 339 - ... subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder annex the next period for the next dividend.