Arithmetic and Algebra in Their Principles and Application ...Macmillan, 1857 |
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Σελίδα 34
... quantity which is denoted by 1 , are termed BROKEN NUMBERS or FRACTIONS ; we may therefore define a fraction thus : 59. DEF . A FRACTION denotes a part or parts of a unit ; it is ex- pressed by two numbers placed one above the other ...
... quantity which is denoted by 1 , are termed BROKEN NUMBERS or FRACTIONS ; we may therefore define a fraction thus : 59. DEF . A FRACTION denotes a part or parts of a unit ; it is ex- pressed by two numbers placed one above the other ...
Σελίδα 87
... quantity of pure gold , or of gold alloyed with some other metal , being supposed to be divided into 24 equal parts ( carats ) ; if the gold be pure , it is said to be 24 carats fine ; if 22 parts be pure gold and 2 parts alloy , it is ...
... quantity of pure gold , or of gold alloyed with some other metal , being supposed to be divided into 24 equal parts ( carats ) ; if the gold be pure , it is said to be 24 carats fine ; if 22 parts be pure gold and 2 parts alloy , it is ...
Σελίδα 133
... quantities of wheat at £ 2 . 28. a quarter , barley at £ 1 . 1s . a quarter , and oats at 14s . a quarter : what quantity of each will he have ? VII . ( 1 ) How many minutes are there in the 10 years , of which the first is 1852 ? ( 2 ) ...
... quantities of wheat at £ 2 . 28. a quarter , barley at £ 1 . 1s . a quarter , and oats at 14s . a quarter : what quantity of each will he have ? VII . ( 1 ) How many minutes are there in the 10 years , of which the first is 1852 ? ( 2 ) ...
Σελίδα 162
... quantity of surface contained in it ; and is estimated numerically by the number of times or parts of a time it contains a certain fixed area , which is assumed for its measuring unit . ( 4 ) A SOLID is that which hath length , breadth ...
... quantity of surface contained in it ; and is estimated numerically by the number of times or parts of a time it contains a certain fixed area , which is assumed for its measuring unit . ( 4 ) A SOLID is that which hath length , breadth ...
Σελίδα 173
... . 8 in . , is laid down on the floor of a room measuring 14 ft . by 12 ft . 6 in .; deter- mine the quantity of Brussels carpet , yd . wide , which will be required to complete the covering of the area ; what SQUARE AND CUBIC MEASURE . 173.
... . 8 in . , is laid down on the floor of a room measuring 14 ft . by 12 ft . 6 in .; deter- mine the quantity of Brussels carpet , yd . wide , which will be required to complete the covering of the area ; what SQUARE AND CUBIC MEASURE . 173.
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Σελίδα 36 - To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction, Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator; under this sum write the denominator.
Σελίδα 34 - If the numerator and denominator of each fraction is multiplied (or divided) by the same number, the value of the fraction will not change.
Σελίδα 57 - If the numerator and denominator of a fraction be both multiplied or both divided by the same number, the value of the fraction is not altered.
Σελίδα 60 - If a quantity be multiplied by itself any number of times, the product is called a power of that quantity, and is expressed by writing the number of factors to the right of the quantity and above it.
Σελίδα 356 - His head weighed as much as his tail and half his body, and his body weighed as much as his head and tail together. What was the weight of the fish ? Let 2x = the weight of the body in pounds.
Σελίδα 88 - A square inch is a square, each of whose sides is an inch in length ; a square yard is a square, each of whose sides is a yard in length. 144 Square Inches make 1 Square Foot...l sq.
Σελίδα 48 - Multiply all the numerators together for a new numerator, and all the denominators together for a new denominator.
Σελίδα 93 - Fahrenheit's thermometer, shall be and is hereby denominated the " imperial standard yard," and shall be and is hereby declared to be the unit or only standard measure of extension, wherefrom or whereby all other measures of extension whatsoever, whether the same be lineal, superficial or solid, shall be derived, computed and ascertained; and...
Σελίδα 33 - An Improper Fraction is one whose numerator is equal to, or greater than, the denominator; as, f, f.
Σελίδα 27 - ... product of all the divisors and numbers in the last line will be the least common multiple required.