 | Almon Ticknor - 1846 - 274 σελίδες
...6)10.00(1.66 + When a decimal number is to be divided by 10, 100, 1000, &c., the division is made by removing* the decimal point as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor ; and if there be not so many figures on the left ipf the decimal point, the deficiency must be supplied... | |
 | George Roberts Perkins - 1846 - 266 σελίδες
...0.4051. Ans. 2.223 + . 4O. We may, obviously, divide any decimal by 10, 100, 1000, &c., by removing the decimal point as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor ; when tb«re are not so many figures to the left of the decimal point, we may prefix ciphers. "10... | |
 | William Vogdes - 1847 - 324 σελίδες
...quotient carried on to any degree of exactness. 4. To divide by 10, 100, 1000 or the like, move the point as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor. The quotient figure is always of the same value with that figure of the dividend, under which the units... | |
 | James Bates Thomson - 1847 - 426 σελίδες
...given, the price of one is found by simply removing tlie decimal point in the given cost or dividend, as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor. (Art. 331.) 28. Bought 1000 bricks for $7.20 : what is that apiece ? 29. If 1000 feet of hemlock boards... | |
 | John Hunter (of Uxbridge.) - 1847 - 266 σελίδες
...as a divisor, the quotient may be represented by merely shifting the decimal point of the dividend as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor. Thus, 860 -f. 100 = 860-0 -r- 100 = 8-6; 45 -f- 1000 = 45-0 4- 1000 = -045; 23-47 4- 10000 = -002347.... | |
 | James Bates Thomson - 1847 - 434 σελίδες
...given, the price of one is found by simply removing the decimal point in the given cost or dividend, as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor. (Art. 331.) 28. Bought 1000 bricks for $7.20 : what is that apiece? 29. If 1000 feet of hemlock boards... | |
 | Charles Davies - 1847 - 368 σελίδες
...172. When any decimal number is to be divided by 10, 100, 1000, &c., the division is made by removing the decimal point as many places to the left as there are 0's in the divisor ; and if there be not so many figures on the left of the decimal point, the deficiency... | |
 | James Bates Thomson - 1848 - 434 σελίδες
...given, the price of one is found by simply removing the decimal point in the given cost or dividend, as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor. (Art. 331.) 28. Bought 1000 bricks for $7.20 : what is that apiece? 29. If 1000 feet of hemlock boards... | |
 | George Roberts Perkins - 1849 - 346 σελίδες
...0-4051. Ans. 2-223 + . •57". We may, obviously, divide any decimal by 10, 100, 1000, &c., by removing the decimal point as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor : when there are not so many figures at the left of the decimal point, we may prefix ciphers. 10 100... | |
 | George Roberts Perkins - 1850 - 364 σελίδες
...by 0-4051. Ans. 2-223+. 57. We may, obviously, divide any decimal by 10, 100, 1000, &c., by removing the decimal point as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor ; when there are not so many figures at the left of the decimal point, we may prefix ciphers. 1-212.... | |
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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. 
