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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... divided by , means that the number before it is to be divided by that following it . Illustration . 123 : 4 , is read , twelve divided by three equal four , and means that twelve divided by three gives four for a quotient . ( f ) ...
... divided by , means that the number before it is to be divided by that following it . Illustration . 123 : 4 , is read , twelve divided by three equal four , and means that twelve divided by three gives four for a quotient . ( f ) ...
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... divided above the number by which it is to be divided , with a line between them . Illustration . 12 3 = = 4 , means the same as 12 ÷ 3 = 4 ; i . e . , that the quotient of twelve divided by three equals four . ( g . ) Such expressions ...
... divided above the number by which it is to be divided , with a line between them . Illustration . 12 3 = = 4 , means the same as 12 ÷ 3 = 4 ; i . e . , that the quotient of twelve divided by three equals four . ( g . ) Such expressions ...
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... divided by any power of 10 , remove the decimal point as many places to the left as there are zeros used in writing the given divisor . ( d . ) When , by such change , any places between the number and point are left vacant , they must ...
... divided by any power of 10 , remove the decimal point as many places to the left as there are zeros used in writing the given divisor . ( d . ) When , by such change , any places between the number and point are left vacant , they must ...
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... divided into pennyweights and grains , while in the latter it is divided into drams , scruples , and grains . The pound , ounce , and grain are the same in both weights . ( b . ) The value of denominations of the same name in ...
... divided into pennyweights and grains , while in the latter it is divided into drams , scruples , and grains . The pound , ounce , and grain are the same in both weights . ( b . ) The value of denominations of the same name in ...
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... divided into 60 equal parts , called minutes , and each minute into 60 equal parts , called seconds . ( g . ) A degree is to be regarded simply as the 360th part of the circumference of the circle considered . Hence , it is obvious that ...
... divided into 60 equal parts , called minutes , and each minute into 60 equal parts , called seconds . ( g . ) A degree is to be regarded simply as the 360th part of the circumference of the circle considered . Hence , it is obvious that ...
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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.