A Course of Mathematics: In Two Volumes. Composed for the Use of the Royal Military Academy, Volume 1Longman, Orme & Company, 1841 - Mathematics |
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... Dividend . The number to divide by , is the Divisor : and the number of times the dividend contains the divisor is called the Quotient . Sometimes there is a Remainder left , after the division is finished . The usual manner of placing ...
... Dividend . The number to divide by , is the Divisor : and the number of times the dividend contains the divisor is called the Quotient . Sometimes there is a Remainder left , after the division is finished . The usual manner of placing ...
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... dividend , as above directed , find how often the divisor is contained in as many figures of the dividend as are just necessary , and place the number on the right in the quotient . Multiply the divisor by this number , and set the ...
... dividend , as above directed , find how often the divisor is contained in as many figures of the dividend as are just necessary , and place the number on the right in the quotient . Multiply the divisor by this number , and set the ...
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... , may be expeditiously performed , by multiplying and subtracting mentally , omitting to set down the work except only the quotient immediately below the dividend . Dividend , Divisor 4 ) 12 ( 3 Quotient ; DIVISION . 15.
... , may be expeditiously performed , by multiplying and subtracting mentally , omitting to set down the work except only the quotient immediately below the dividend . Dividend , Divisor 4 ) 12 ( 3 Quotient ; DIVISION . 15.
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... dividend , as above directed , find how often the divisor is contained in as many figures of the dividend as are just necessary , and place the number on the right in the quotient . Multiply the divisor by this number , and set the ...
... dividend , as above directed , find how often the divisor is contained in as many figures of the dividend as are just necessary , and place the number on the right in the quotient . Multiply the divisor by this number , and set the ...
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... , may be expeditiously performed , by multiplying and subtracting mentally , omitting to set down the work except only the quotient immediately below the dividend . EXAMPLES . 3 ) 56103961 4 ) 52619675 5 ) DIVISION . 15.
... , may be expeditiously performed , by multiplying and subtracting mentally , omitting to set down the work except only the quotient immediately below the dividend . EXAMPLES . 3 ) 56103961 4 ) 52619675 5 ) DIVISION . 15.
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