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 123
... measures denominate numbers . It is much to be regretted that we are obliged to employ such a variety of different measures when the same end would be accomplished by one meas ure for weight , and one for each of the three geometrical ...
... measures denominate numbers . It is much to be regretted that we are obliged to employ such a variety of different measures when the same end would be accomplished by one meas ure for weight , and one for each of the three geometrical ...
Σελίδα 124
... measures , graduated on the decimal scale of notation . In multiplication , the multiplicand being repeated a cer ... measures ? What is said of the French measures ? In multiplication , can the multiplier ever be a denominate number ...
... measures , graduated on the decimal scale of notation . In multiplication , the multiplicand being repeated a cer ... measures ? What is said of the French measures ? In multiplication , can the multiplier ever be a denominate number ...
Σελίδα 128
... MEASURE . 69. It is usual , at the present time , to derive the meas- ure of length from that of a pendulum vibrating once in a second of time . The length of such pendulums will vary for different latitudes , as here , given . PLACES ...
... MEASURE . 69. It is usual , at the present time , to derive the meas- ure of length from that of a pendulum vibrating once in a second of time . The length of such pendulums will vary for different latitudes , as here , given . PLACES ...
Σελίδα 129
... Measure . * This measure has fallen into disuse , and for small portions of an inch , we use one - eighth , one - tenth , and one - sixteenth . The latest measurements give the equatorial diameter of the earth equal to 7925-648 miles ...
... Measure . * This measure has fallen into disuse , and for small portions of an inch , we use one - eighth , one - tenth , and one - sixteenth . The latest measurements give the equatorial diameter of the earth equal to 7925-648 miles ...
Σελίδα 130
... MEASURE . TABLE . 2 inches in . make 1 nail , na . 4 nails " 6 1 quarter of a yard , qr . 3 quarters 66 1 Ell Flemish , E. Fl . 4 quarters ( 6 1 yard , yl . qr . 4 1 in . " 6 1 Ell Scotch , E. S. 5 quarters แ 1 Ell ... Measure Square Measure.
... MEASURE . TABLE . 2 inches in . make 1 nail , na . 4 nails " 6 1 quarter of a yard , qr . 3 quarters 66 1 Ell Flemish , E. Fl . 4 quarters ( 6 1 yard , yl . qr . 4 1 in . " 6 1 Ell Scotch , E. S. 5 quarters แ 1 Ell ... Measure Square Measure.
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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.