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... factors , and divide the dividend by one of the factors ; then divide the quotient thus obtained by the other factor . Multiply the last remainder by the first divisor , and add in the first remainder for the true remainder . NOTE . - A ...
... factors , and divide the dividend by one of the factors ; then divide the quotient thus obtained by the other factor . Multiply the last remainder by the first divisor , and add in the first remainder for the true remainder . NOTE . - A ...
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... factor of 72 , we have 205 and a remainder of 1 eighth left ; the true or 8 14771 9 Ans . 218 . Ans . 98 . Ans . 42 . Ans . 2213 . Ans . 205 . 18463 units left . 205 + 1 eighth left . whole remainder then is 1 eighth , plus 3 units , or ...
... factor of 72 , we have 205 and a remainder of 1 eighth left ; the true or 8 14771 9 Ans . 218 . Ans . 98 . Ans . 42 . Ans . 2213 . Ans . 205 . 18463 units left . 205 + 1 eighth left . whole remainder then is 1 eighth , plus 3 units , or ...
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... factors . It is simple division . To cancel is to deface by cross - bars or marks , to suppress or erase ; hence , when any factor has been used , or cancelled , it is marked with a line across it . Cancellation depends upon two ...
... factors . It is simple division . To cancel is to deface by cross - bars or marks , to suppress or erase ; hence , when any factor has been used , or cancelled , it is marked with a line across it . Cancellation depends upon two ...
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... factor , but is al- ways omitted when it is a multiplier of other factors . 2. - If one of the numbers contains a factor or factors equal to the product of two or more factors of the other , they may all be cancelled . 3. It is much ...
... factor , but is al- ways omitted when it is a multiplier of other factors . 2. - If one of the numbers contains a factor or factors equal to the product of two or more factors of the other , they may all be cancelled . 3. It is much ...
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... factor 3 gives the answer . 4. If the numbers to be multiplied are and 28 , and the divisor 15 and 9 , what is tient ? how many Ans . 54 . 115 18 3 154 Ans . 14 , 5 , 3 the quo- Ans . 43 . 14 We see , 3 times 5 on the right equals the ...
... factor 3 gives the answer . 4. If the numbers to be multiplied are and 28 , and the divisor 15 and 9 , what is tient ? how many Ans . 54 . 115 18 3 154 Ans . 14 , 5 , 3 the quo- Ans . 43 . 14 We see , 3 times 5 on the right equals the ...
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Page 53 - To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction, — RULE : Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, to the product add the numerator, and write the result over the denominator.
Page 125 - Subtract the square number from the left hand period, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a dividend. III. Double the root already found for a divisor ; seek how many times the divisor is contained in the dividend...
Page 28 - Subtract this product from the figures above it; to the remainder, bring down the next figure of the dividend, and divide as before, until all the figures of the dividend are brought down.
Page 36 - CUBIC MEASURE 1728 cubic inches (cu. in.) = 1 cubic foot (cu. ft.) 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard (cu. yd.) 128 cubic feet = 1 cord (cd...
Page 33 - Britain. 4 farthings (qr, or far.) make 1 penny, marked d. 12 pence " 1 shilling, " s. 20 shillings " 1 pound, or sovereign, £. 21 shillings " 1 guinea. OBS. 1. It is customary, at the present day, to express farthings in fractions of a penny. Thus, 1 qr. is written ;<!;•_
Page 89 - Finally, subtract the given principal from the last amount, and the remainder will be the compound interest. 2. What is the compound interest of $350 for 4 years, at 6 per cent.
Page 26 - DIVISION teaches the method of finding how many times one number is contained in another. The number to be divided is called the dividend. The number by which we divide is called the divisor.
Page 35 - TABLE. 4 gills (gi.) - make - - 1 pint, marked pt. 2 pints ------- 1 quart, - - - qt. 4 quarts ------ 1 gallon, - - - gal. 31£ gallons ------ 1 barrel, - - - bar.
Page 53 - To reduce an improper fraction to a whole or mixed number, — RULE : Divide the numerator by the denominator ; the quotient will be the whole or mixed number.
Page 115 - Divide this dividend, omitting the last figure, by double the root already found, and annex the quotient to the root, and also to the divisor.