A Short System of Practical Arithmetic: Compiled from the Best Authorities [etc.].Glazier, Masters & Company, 1829 |
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... 198 . 12-2x3 2 3 shows that 12 less the product of 2 multi- plied by 3 , and divided by 2 , equal 3 . ARITHMETIC . 10000 ARITHMETIC is the art and science of VIII ARITHMETICAL MARKS AND SIGNS . Notation or Numeration, Addition, Subtraction,
... 198 . 12-2x3 2 3 shows that 12 less the product of 2 multi- plied by 3 , and divided by 2 , equal 3 . ARITHMETIC . 10000 ARITHMETIC is the art and science of VIII ARITHMETICAL MARKS AND SIGNS . Notation or Numeration, Addition, Subtraction,
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... the numbers , units under units , tens un- der tens , & c . and draw a line under the whole . Add up the unit column , and if the sum be less than ten , write it under the column ; if it be ten or 12 SIMPLE ADDITION .
... the numbers , units under units , tens un- der tens , & c . and draw a line under the whole . Add up the unit column , and if the sum be less than ten , write it under the column ; if it be ten or 12 SIMPLE ADDITION .
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... less from the greater . It is simple subtrac- tion if the numbers are of one denomination ; as , 5 feet taken from 8 feet , will leave 3 feet . The greater number is called the minuend , or sub- stratum ; the less , the subtrahend ; and ...
... less from the greater . It is simple subtrac- tion if the numbers are of one denomination ; as , 5 feet taken from 8 feet , will leave 3 feet . The greater number is called the minuend , or sub- stratum ; the less , the subtrahend ; and ...
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... less than 57321469 ? 6. If the distance from Hallowell to Savannah , through Washington , be 1268 miles , and that from Washington to Savannah , 658 miles ; how far is Washington from Hal- lowell ? 7. From Hallowell to the city of New ...
... less than 57321469 ? 6. If the distance from Hallowell to Savannah , through Washington , be 1268 miles , and that from Washington to Savannah , 658 miles ; how far is Washington from Hal- lowell ? 7. From Hallowell to the city of New ...
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... less than ten ; but for such as are just equal to a certain number of tens , write down 0 , and carry 1 for each ten to the next product ; and for such as exceed a certain number of tens , set down the excess , and carry for the tens as ...
... less than ten ; but for such as are just equal to a certain number of tens , write down 0 , and carry 1 for each ten to the next product ; and for such as exceed a certain number of tens , set down the excess , and carry for the tens as ...
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Page 152 - Operations with Fractions A) To change a mixed number to an improper fraction, simply multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction and add the numerator.
Page 21 - The number to be divided is called the dividend. The number by which we divide is called the divisor.
Page 181 - RULE.* — Multiply the sum of the extremes by the number of terms, and half the product will be the answer.
Page 202 - To measure a Parallelogram, or long square. RULE. Multiply the length by the breadth, and the product will be the area or superficial content.
Page 180 - Find the first figure of the root by trial, and subtract its power from the" left hand period of the given number. 5. To the remainder bring down the first figure in the next period, and call it the dividend. 4. Involve the root to the next inferior power to that which is given, and multiply, it by the number denoting the given power, for a divisor.
Page 119 - Is when the several shares of stock are continued in trade an equal term of time. RULE. As the whole stock is to the whole gain or loss : so is each man's particular stock, to his particular share of the gain or loss.
Page 153 - To reduce an improper fraction to its equivalent whole or mixed number. RULE.* Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient will be the whole or mixed number required.
Page 135 - Subtract the principal from the last amount, and the remainder will be the compound interest. EXAMPLES.
Page 193 - A man was hired 50 days on these conditions. — that, for every day he worked, he should receive $ '75, and, for every day he was idle, he should forfeit $ '25 ; at the expiration of the time, he received $ 27'50 ; how many days did he work...
Page 142 - RULE.—Multiply each payment by the time at which it is due; then divide the sum of the products by the sum of the payments, and the quotient will be the equated time.* • , EXAMPLES.