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... writing a figure just what additions , subtractions , multiplications , divisions , and comparisons he has to make , and be assured that if made correctly they will lead to the true result . Such a course as this is usually taken in ...
... writing a figure just what additions , subtractions , multiplications , divisions , and comparisons he has to make , and be assured that if made correctly they will lead to the true result . Such a course as this is usually taken in ...
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... writing of numbers , there is no difference in the principles involved , in the reason- ing processes demanded , or in the operations required . In the preparation of this work , the author has kept these things in view . He has ...
... writing of numbers , there is no difference in the principles involved , in the reason- ing processes demanded , or in the operations required . In the preparation of this work , the author has kept these things in view . He has ...
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... writing and reading Num- bers , • 7 Number of Decimal Places unlimited , 8 Division into Periods , • Exercises on Places and Periods , . Method of reading Numbers , All intervening Places to be filled , Method of writing Numbers ...
... writing and reading Num- bers , • 7 Number of Decimal Places unlimited , 8 Division into Periods , • Exercises on Places and Periods , . Method of reading Numbers , All intervening Places to be filled , Method of writing Numbers ...
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... writing Fractions , • 17 Explanation of Fractions , 160 104 Various Kinds of Fractions , . 161 Compound Division , · 105 Operations on Fractions illustrated , 161 Problems for Solution , Reduction Ascending , Division by Factors ...
... writing Fractions , • 17 Explanation of Fractions , 160 104 Various Kinds of Fractions , . 161 Compound Division , · 105 Operations on Fractions illustrated , 161 Problems for Solution , Reduction Ascending , Division by Factors ...
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... , twelve divided by three equal four , and means that twelve divided by three gives four for a quotient . ( f ) Division may also be expressed by writing the num- ber to be divided above the number by which it 2 DEFINITIONS .
... , twelve divided by three equal four , and means that twelve divided by three gives four for a quotient . ( f ) Division may also be expressed by writing the num- ber to be divided above the number by which it 2 DEFINITIONS .
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acres of land added amount answer apples barrels bought broadcloth bushels called cents per lb complete quotient compound contain cubic inches debt decimal denominator difference dividend dollars equal equivalent example Explanation expressed flour fourth fraction furlongs gain gallon given number gives greatest common divisor Hence hundreds hundredths Illustrations improper fraction indorsement interest June 11 least common multiple lowest terms Mdse method miles minuend months multiple of 9 multiplicand multiplied number is divisible numerator and denominator obtained by dividing paid payable payment pecks pounds prime factors principal quarts quotient ratio received Reduce remainder remove the point result right hand figures rods Second Solution shillings sold subtract Subtrahend ten-thousands tens tenths third thousands units vulgar fraction whole number wide worth write yard
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Page 38 - NUMBERS. 12 units = 1 dozen. 12 dozen — 1 gross. 12 gross = 1 great gross. 20 units = 1 score.
Page 341 - The areas of circles are to each other as the squares of their diameters.
Page 25 - MONEY. 10 mills = 1 cent. 10 cents = 1 dime. 10 dimes = 1 dollar. 10 dollars = 1 eagle.
Page 36 - Dry Measure. — 2 pints = 1 quart; 8 quarts = 1 peck; 4 pecks = 1 bushel.
Page 262 - HAND, or, as it is more commonly called, A NOTE, is a written promise to pay a specified sum of money.
Page 38 - MEASURE. 10 millimetres = 1 centimetre. 10 centimetres = 1 decimetre. 10 decimetres = 1 metre. 10 metres = 1 decametre. 10 decametres = 1 hectometre. 10 hectometres = 1 kilometre.
Page 2 - The sign of multiplication, called times or multiplied by, signifies that the numbers between which it is placed are to be multiplied together.
Page 339 - Take three times the square of the root just found for a trial divisor, and see how often it is contained in the dividend, and place the quotient for a second figure of the root. Then cube the figures of the root thus found, and if their cube be greater than the first two periods...
Page 37 - OF TIME. 60 Seconds = 1 Minute 60 Minutes = 1 Hour 24 Hours = 1 Day 7 Days = 1 Week 28 Days = 1 Lunar Month...