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... given containing such a combination of principles , and forms of analysis , as to require a knowledge of almost every principle previously taught , thus affording the pupil a thorough review , as well as requiring him to classify his ...
... given containing such a combination of principles , and forms of analysis , as to require a knowledge of almost every principle previously taught , thus affording the pupil a thorough review , as well as requiring him to classify his ...
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... given of every principle , and the selection of numbers so adapted to the conditions of the question as to produce results free from large and difficult fractions , will render a mental solution of them comparatively easy . In ...
... given of every principle , and the selection of numbers so adapted to the conditions of the question as to produce results free from large and difficult fractions , will render a mental solution of them comparatively easy . In ...
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... given him , put 8 into his hat , and 7 into his pockets ; how many peaches were given him ? 13. Edwin found 6 ripe pears under one tree , and 8 under another ; how many pears did he find under both trees ? 14. In one yard are 5 cows ...
... given him , put 8 into his hat , and 7 into his pockets ; how many peaches were given him ? 13. Edwin found 6 ripe pears under one tree , and 8 under another ; how many pears did he find under both trees ? 14. In one yard are 5 cows ...
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... given numbers as many times as there are units in the other ; the result is called the Product . 472 4,08 . 444 63 36 4 64 96 99 . 110,121 4.9 376 63 17 3 The sign of multiplication is written thus , X 15. ] 29 INTELLECTUAL ARITHMETIC .
... given numbers as many times as there are units in the other ; the result is called the Product . 472 4,08 . 444 63 36 4 64 96 99 . 110,121 4.9 376 63 17 3 The sign of multiplication is written thus , X 15. ] 29 INTELLECTUAL ARITHMETIC .
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... given for 3 tons of coal at 6 dollars a ton ? 3.36 17. How many dozen of eggs , at 12 cents a dozen , will pay for 15 pounds of sugar , at 8 cents a pound ? / 7 18. How many gallons of molasses , at 50 cents a gallon , will pay for 20 ...
... given for 3 tons of coal at 6 dollars a ton ? 3.36 17. How many dozen of eggs , at 12 cents a dozen , will pay for 15 pounds of sugar , at 8 cents a pound ? / 7 18. How many gallons of molasses , at 50 cents a gallon , will pay for 20 ...
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Page 49 - TROY WEIGHT. 24 grains (gr.) = 1 pennyweight (pwt.). 20 pennyweights = 1 ounce (oz.). 12 ounces = 1 pound (lb.). 351. Apothecaries' weight is used in mixing medicines and in selling them at retail. APOTHECARIES
Page 55 - Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November ; All the rest have thirty-one, Except the second month alone, Which has but twenty-eight, in fine, Till leap year gives it twenty-nine.
Page 38 - ... 9. At 8 cents a pound, how many pounds of sugar can be bought for 96 cents ? /^ 10. If a man spend 6 cents a day for cigars, how many days will 60 cents last him ? 11.
Page 56 - NUMBERS. 12 units = 1 dozen. 12 dozen — 1 gross. 12 gross = 1 great gross. 20 units = 1 score.
Page 18 - Subtraction is the process of finding the difference between two numbers ; the result is called the Difference or Remainder. The sign of subtraction is written thus, — , and is read minus.
Page 141 - Discount is an allowance made for the payment of money before it becomes due, and is obtained by subtracting the present worth from the given sum or face of the note.
Page 43 - The dividend is the number to be divided. The divisor is the number by which we divide.
Page 52 - SQUARE MEASURE 144 square inches (sq. in.) = 1 square foot (sq. ft.) 9 square feet = 1 square yard (sq. yd.) 30| square yards = 1 square rod (sq. rd.) 160 square rods = 1 acre (A.) 640 acres = 1 square mile (sq.
Page 54 - DRY MEASURE 2 pints (pt.) = 1 quart (qt.) 8 quarts =1 peck (pk.) 4 pecks = 1 bushel (bu...
Page 51 - Measure 12 inches (in.) = 1 foot (ft.) 3 feet = 1 yard (yd.) 5$ yards or 16$ feet = 1 rod (rd.) 320 rods or 5280 feet = 1 mile (mi.) Square Measure 144 square inches (sq.