 | Charles Davies, William Guy Peck - 1855 - 628 σελίδες
...corresponding element of the other cause the second term, and the remaining clement thc third term : then multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by thf firtt. If 4 men can dig a ditch in 9 days, how many days will it require 18 men to dig it? Sailing... | |
 | William Smyth - 1856 - 264 σελίδες
...two remaining numbers as the first term, and the other as the second term, of the proportion. 3°. Multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first term ; the quotient will be the answer. Such is the Rule of Three, as it is usually given in Arithmetic.... | |
 | Roswell Chamberlain Smith - 1856 - 334 σελίδες
...the means is 21,600, which, being divided by one of the extremes, gives a quotient of 720. That is, multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first ; the quotient will be tht fourth term or answer. A. $720. 14. If 20 pounds of butter cost 95, what... | |
 | Charles Davies - 1856 - 450 σελίδες
...couplet and the effects the other, and so that the required term shall fall in the 4;lh place. II. Multiply the second and third terms together and divide the product by the first term : Or, Multiply the third term by the ratio of the first and second. NOTES. — 1. If the first... | |
 | Charles Guilford Burnham - 1857 - 342 σελίδες
...expresses the demand, for the first, and the remaining term of the condition for tlte second term. II. Multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first. III. If the first or second terms consist of different denominations, reduce both to the lowest mentioned.... | |
 | 1857 - 578 σελίδες
...SHROUD-LAID* ROPE. Ruin. — State the question as in direct proportion, square the first and third terms, multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first. in mines, out of the common course of working. We may notice an instance or two, viz. inattention or... | |
 | John Greig - 1858 - 116 σελίδες
...the same name. Then bring the first and second terms into the same name, if both are not so already, multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first, the quotient will be the fourth term or answer, and of the same name as the third. Thus, if 3 oz. of... | |
 | John Budge - 1858 - 224 σελίδες
...SHROUD-LAID ROPE.* Rule. — State the question as in direct proportion, square the first and third terms, multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first. EXAMPLE. • How many standard yarns, or threads, are there in a 14-inch capstan rope ? * The term... | |
 | Edward Liddell (writer on arithmetic.) - 1860 - 160 σελίδες
...the first place. (4). Reduce (if necessary) the first and second terms to the same denomination. (5). Multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first term ; the result will be the answer required. We may either leave the fourth place in the statement... | |
 | John Budge - 1860 - 214 σελίδες
...SHROUD-LAID ROPE.* Rule.—State the question as in direct proportion, square the first and third terms, multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first. EXAMPLE. How many standard yarns, or threads, are there in a 14-inch capstan rope ? As 3 : 20 : : 14... | |
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Then multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first term: the quotient will be the fourth term, or answer. 
