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" Divide as in whole numbers, and point off as many decimal places in the quotient as the number of decimal places in the dividend exceeds the number in the divisor, but if there are not as many, supply the deficiency by prefixing ciphers. "
The Normal Rudiments of Arithmetic, Oral and Written: Designed for Primary ... - Page 190
by Edward Brooks - 1895 - 239 pages
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A Complete System of Practical Arithmetic, with Various Branches in the ...

William Taylor (teacher of the mathematics.) - Arithmetic - 1800 - 556 pages
...X 1000—450, &c. XLIX. DIVISION of DECIMALS. RULE. DIVIDE as if they were whole numbers ; then cut off as many decimal places in the quotient, as the number of decimal in the dividend exceeds the number in the divifor ; if there are not fo many in the divifor, prefix...
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The new practical gager

Matthew Iley - 1820 - 512 pages
...numbers till every figure in the dividend has been brought down. Lastly, point off us many decimals in the quotient as the number of decimal places in the dividend exceeds that in •the divisor, prefixing ciphers to the figures of the quotient if necessary. It is obvious...
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Library of Useful Knowledge: Mathematics I.

Mathematics - 1836 - 352 pages
...dividing the dividend by the divisor, and pointing off as many decimal places in the whole part of the quotient as the number of decimal places in the dividend exceeds that in the divisor, or if there are not so many in the quotient, adding the requisite 48 ARITHMETIC...
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The elements of algebra

James Wood - Algebra - 1845 - 442 pages
...thus, 61-3 42-012 19-288 MULTIPLICATION. 46- To multiply one decimal by another multiply the figures an in whole numbers, and point off as many decimal places in the product as there are in the multiplier and multiplicand together. Ex. 51-3x4-6 = 235-98. 513 46 23598...
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American Common-school Arithmetic ...

Rufus Putnam - Arithmetic - 1849 - 402 pages
...many barrels of flour can be bought for 8640 dollars ? 38. If there are decimals in the dividend only, divide as in whole numbers, and point off as many decimal places in the quotient as there are in the dividend. EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE. 1. How many times is 4 contained in 3416.8? 4 ) 3416.8...
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Stoddard's Practical Arithmetic

John Fair Stoddard - Arithmetic - 1852 - 320 pages
...number ; and if the dividend contain more decimal places than the divisor, there must of necessity be as many decimal places in the quotient as the number of decimal places in the dividend exceed the number of decima1 places in the divisor. Hence, the following rule ; which also becomes...
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An Introduction to Arithmetic: Containing the Most Useful Rules in Common ...

James Gray - Arithmetic - 1854 - 120 pages
...gentleman has -831 25Z. a-day, how much is that a-year? Ans. 303/. 8s. l^d. DIVISION OF DECIMALS. RULE. Divide as in whole numbers, and point off as many decimal places in the quotient as the dividend has more than the divisor. NOTE 1. If there are not as many decimal places in the quotient...
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Mathematical Dictionary and Cyclopedia of Mathematical Science: Comprising ...

Charles Davies, William Guy Peck - Mathematics - 1855 - 628 pages
...divide as in whole numbers, and point off from the right hand of the result, as many places of decimals as the number of decimal places in the dividend exceeds the number of decimal places in the tains an>' uther factors : divisor, prefixing 0'., if necessary, to make \...
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The American Philosophical Arithmetic: Designed for the Use of Advanced ...

John Fair Stoddard - Arithmetic - 1856 - 312 pages
...number; and if the dividend contain more decimal places than the divisor, there must of necessity be as many decimal places in the quotient as the number of decimal places in the dividend exceed the number of decimal places in the divisor. We deduce the same conclusion from the following...
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A Treatise on Arithmetic, Combining Analysis and Synthesis: Adapted to the ...

James Stewart Eaton - Arithmetic - 1857 - 376 pages
...fraction by another, RULE. — Divide as in whole numbers, and point off as many figures for decimals in the quotient as the number of decimal places in the dividend exceeds those in the divisor. Ex. 1. Divide .645 by .15. OPERATION. .15).645(4.3 .1 5 Divisor. 4.3 Quotient....
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