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... given . One method is easier for some children , another for others ; and frequently one explanation elucidates another , to say nothing of the broaden- ing influence of such a course upon the mind . The second method of working ...
... given . One method is easier for some children , another for others ; and frequently one explanation elucidates another , to say nothing of the broaden- ing influence of such a course upon the mind . The second method of working ...
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... given , the num- bers are united in new combinations , which render it almost impossible for two precisely similar mistakes to occur . The first method is the one commonly used in business . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 24 ADDITION .
... given , the num- bers are united in new combinations , which render it almost impossible for two precisely similar mistakes to occur . The first method is the one commonly used in business . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 24 ADDITION .
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... given to each heir is to be $ 3754 . What is the amount of the estate ? Ans . $ 15016 . 22. How many men are there in an army consisting of 52714 infantry , 5110 cavalry , 6250 dragoons , 3927 light - horse , 928 artillery , 250 sappers ...
... given to each heir is to be $ 3754 . What is the amount of the estate ? Ans . $ 15016 . 22. How many men are there in an army consisting of 52714 infantry , 5110 cavalry , 6250 dragoons , 3927 light - horse , 928 artillery , 250 sappers ...
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... given number . = Thus , the component factors of 20 are 10 and 2 ( 10 x 2 or , 4 and 5 ( 4 × 5 = 20 ) ; or , 2 and 2 and 5 ( 2 × 2 × 5 = 20 ) . 20 ) ; The pupil must not confound the factors with the parts of a number . Thus , the ...
... given number . = Thus , the component factors of 20 are 10 and 2 ( 10 x 2 or , 4 and 5 ( 4 × 5 = 20 ) ; or , 2 and 2 and 5 ( 2 × 2 × 5 = 20 ) . 20 ) ; The pupil must not confound the factors with the parts of a number . Thus , the ...
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... given , to find the product ; in division , the product and one of the factors are given , to find the other factor . 5. Divide 7824 by 6 . OFERATION Diviso 0 ) 7824 Dividend 1304 Quotient . PROOF . 1304 Quotient . 6 Divisor . 7824 ...
... given , to find the product ; in division , the product and one of the factors are given , to find the other factor . 5. Divide 7824 by 6 . OFERATION Diviso 0 ) 7824 Dividend 1304 Quotient . PROOF . 1304 Quotient . 6 Divisor . 7824 ...
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Page 178 - LIQUID MEASURE 4 gills (gi.) = 1 pint (pt.) 2 pints = 1 quart (qt...
Page 171 - Square Measure 144 square inches (sq. in.) = 1 square foot (sq. ft.) 9 square feet = 1 square yard (sq. yd.) 30j square yards = 1 square rod (sq. rd.) 160 square rods = 1 acre (A.) 640 acres = 1 square mile (sq.
Page 184 - A circle is a plane figure bounded by a curved line, called the circumference, every point of which is equally distant from a point within called the center.
Page 306 - Multiply each payment by its term of credit, and divide the sum of the products by the sum of the payments ; the quotient will be the average term of credit.
Page 178 - DRY MEASURE 2 pints (pt.) = 1 quart (qt.) 8 quarts =1 peck (pk.) 4 pecks = 1 bushel (bu...
Page 183 - 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 396 - A Cylinder is a body bounded by a uniformly curved surface, its ends being equal and parallel circles.
Page 298 - Thirty days after sight of this first of exchange (second and third of the same tenor and date unpaid...
Page 134 - RULE. Divide as in whole numbers, and from the right hand of the quotient point off as many places for decimals as the decimal places in the dividend exceed those in the divisor.
Page 75 - Divide the product of the remaining factors of the dividend by the product of the remaining factors of the divisor, and the result will be the quotient.