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... miles , the second day 20 , the third day 30 , and the fourth day 40 miles ; what was the whole distance ? 42. Gave 10 cents for an almanac , 30 cents for paper , 50 cents for quills , and 80 cents for a penknife ; what did I give for ...
... miles , the second day 20 , the third day 30 , and the fourth day 40 miles ; what was the whole distance ? 42. Gave 10 cents for an almanac , 30 cents for paper , 50 cents for quills , and 80 cents for a penknife ; what did I give for ...
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Benjamin Greenleaf. EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . Miles . Furlongs . Days . Weeks . 151 234 472 121 212 423 315 516 321 321 102 361 Ans . 684 6. What is the sum of 231 , 114 , and 324 ? Ans . 669 . Ans . 698 . Ans . 999 . 7 ...
Benjamin Greenleaf. EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . Miles . Furlongs . Days . Weeks . 151 234 472 121 212 423 315 516 321 321 102 361 Ans . 684 6. What is the sum of 231 , 114 , and 324 ? Ans . 669 . Ans . 698 . Ans . 999 . 7 ...
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... Miles . Pounds . Rods . Inches . Feet . 11 47 127 678 789 1769 23 87 396 971 478 7895 97 58 787 147 719 7563 86 83 456 716 937 8765 217 275 1766 2512 2923 25992 QUESTIONS . - Art . 23. What is the general rule for addition ? -Art . 24 ...
... Miles . Pounds . Rods . Inches . Feet . 11 47 127 678 789 1769 23 87 396 971 478 7895 97 58 787 147 719 7563 86 83 456 716 937 8765 217 275 1766 2512 2923 25992 QUESTIONS . - Art . 23. What is the general rule for addition ? -Art . 24 ...
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... miles a day , and Samuel 90 miles ; what is the difference ? 37. I have 100 dollars , and after I shall have given 20 to Benjamin , and paid a debt of 30 dollars to J. Smith , how many dollars have I left ? 38. John Smith , Jr. had 170 ...
... miles a day , and Samuel 90 miles ; what is the difference ? 37. I have 100 dollars , and after I shall have given 20 to Benjamin , and paid a debt of 30 dollars to J. Smith , how many dollars have I left ? 38. John Smith , Jr. had 170 ...
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... Miles . Dollars . Minutes . 11 . Seconds . From 67895 Take 19999 456798 190899 765321 177777 555555 177777 12 . Rods . From 100200300400500 Take 90807060504030 14. From 671111 take 199999 . 15. From 1789100 take 808088 . 16. From ...
... Miles . Dollars . Minutes . 11 . Seconds . From 67895 Take 19999 456798 190899 765321 177777 555555 177777 12 . Rods . From 100200300400500 Take 90807060504030 14. From 671111 take 199999 . 15. From 1789100 take 808088 . 16. From ...
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Page 278 - RULE. — Divide the difference of the extremes by the number of terms less one, and the quotient is the common difference.
Page 146 - Multiply each numerator into all the denominators except its own for a new numerator, and all the denominators together for a common denominator.
Page 207 - Compute the interest on the principal sum, from the time when the interest commenced, to the first time when a payment was made, which exceeds, either alone, or in conjunction with the preceding payments, if any, the interest at that time due ; add that interest to the principal, and from...
Page 274 - Multiply the divisor, thus augmented, by the last figure of the root, and subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend.
Page 264 - Find the greatest square number in the first or left hand period, place the root of it at the right hand of the given number, (after the manner of a quotient in division...
Page 140 - An improper fraction is one whose numerator is equal to, or greater than its denominator ; as, $, -f . A mixed number is a whole number and a fraction expressed together; as, 4f, 25-ht.
Page 306 - A sphere is a solid, bounded by one continued convex surface, every point of which is equally distant from a point within, called the centre.
Page 136 - The Greatest Common Divisor of two or more numbers is the greatest number that will exactly divide each of them. Thu4, 18 is the greatest, common divisor of 36 and 54, since it is the greatest number that will divide each of them without a remainder.
Page 304 - To find the solidity, or volume, of a cylinder. RULE. — Multiply the area of the base by the altitude, and the product will be the solidity or volume.
Page 211 - RULE. — Divide the given interest by the interest of the given principal for 1 year, and the quotient is the time.