Introduction to the National Arithmetic: On the Inductive System Combining the Analytic and Synthetic Methods in which the Principles of the Science are Fully Explained and Illustrated : Designed for Common Schools and Academies |
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... cents . 14. On the fourth of July 20 cents were given to Emily , 15 cents to Betsey , 10 cents to Benjamin , and none to Lydia ; what did they all receive ? 15. Bought four loads of hay ; the first cost 15 dollars , the second 12 ...
... cents . 14. On the fourth of July 20 cents were given to Emily , 15 cents to Betsey , 10 cents to Benjamin , and none to Lydia ; what did they all receive ? 15. Bought four loads of hay ; the first cost 15 dollars , the second 12 ...
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... Cents . Eagles . Degrees . 876 789 123 471 1234 376 567 478 617 3456 715 743 716 871 6544 678 435 478 317 7891 910 678 127 899 8766 15 . 16 . Feet . Inches . 17 . Hours . 18 . Minutes . 78956 71678 71123 98765 37667 12345 45678 12345 ...
... Cents . Eagles . Degrees . 876 789 123 471 1234 376 567 478 617 3456 715 743 716 871 6544 678 435 478 317 7891 910 678 127 899 8766 15 . 16 . Feet . Inches . 17 . Hours . 18 . Minutes . 78956 71678 71123 98765 37667 12345 45678 12345 ...
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... cents per quart ? 5. What will 7 quarts of vinegar cost at 12 cents per quart ? 6. What cost 9 acres of land at 10 dollars per acre ? 7. If a pint of currants cost 4 cents , what cost 9 pints ? 8. If in 1 penny there are 4 farthings ...
... cents per quart ? 5. What will 7 quarts of vinegar cost at 12 cents per quart ? 6. What cost 9 acres of land at 10 dollars per acre ? 7. If a pint of currants cost 4 cents , what cost 9 pints ? 8. If in 1 penny there are 4 farthings ...
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... cents , or 3 dollars . 20. In 1 pound there are 20 shillings ; how many shillings in 3 pounds ? In 4 pounds ? In 6 pounds ? 21. A gallon of molasses is worth 25 cents ; what is the value of 2 gallons ? Of 3 gallons ? Of 4 gallons ? Of 5 ...
... cents , or 3 dollars . 20. In 1 pound there are 20 shillings ; how many shillings in 3 pounds ? In 4 pounds ? In 6 pounds ? 21. A gallon of molasses is worth 25 cents ; what is the value of 2 gallons ? Of 3 gallons ? Of 4 gallons ? Of 5 ...
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... cents , which he wishes to give to 8 of his companions , to each an equal number ; how many must each receive ? - ILLUSTRATION . It is evident that each boy must receive as many cents as the number 8 is contained times in 32. We ...
... cents , which he wishes to give to 8 of his companions , to each an equal number ; how many must each receive ? - ILLUSTRATION . It is evident that each boy must receive as many cents as the number 8 is contained times in 32. We ...
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annexed barrels of flour bill Bought bushels called ciphers circumference column common denominator common difference common fraction composite number compound interest compound numbers containing cords cost cube root cubic feet currency decimal diameter discount Divide the product dividend division dollars equal EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE farthings find the interest gallons Give the reason given number given sum greatest common divisor Hence hogshead hundred improper fraction inches interest of $1 least common multiple leaves less miles mills minuend mixed number molasses months multiplicand Multiply NOTE number of terms obtain paid payment pence present worth prime factors prime number principal purchase quantity quarts QUESTIONS quotient rate per cent ratio received Reduce remainder rule for finding shillings side simple numbers sold solid square feet square root subtract subtrahend tens thousand thousandths tons Troy Weight United States money whole number write yards
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Page 158 - RULE. — Multiply the numerators together for a new numerator, and the denominators together for a new denominator.
Page 296 - Raise the ratio to a power whose index is equal to the number of terms, from which subtract 1 ; divide the remainder by the ratio, less 1, and the quotient, multiplied by the first term, will be the answer.
Page 187 - To multiply a decimal by 10, 100, 1000, &c., remove the decimal point as many places to the right as there are ciphers in the multiplier ; and if there be not places enough in the number, annex ciphers.
Page 285 - A sphere is a solid, bounded by one continued convex surface, every point of which is equally distant from a point within, called the centre.
Page 287 - ... series. The numbers which form the series are called the terms of the series. The first and last terms are the extremes, and the other terms are called the means.
Page 136 - The greatest common divisor of two or more numbers is the greatest number "that will divide each of them without a remainder. Thus 6 is the greatest common divisor of 12, 18, and 24.
Page 138 - The least common multiple of two or more numbers is the least number that can be divided by each of them without a remainder ; thus 30 is the least common multiple of 10 and 15.
Page 251 - What is the first rule for finding the cost, when the selling price and the gain or loss per cent. are given * The second rule 1 6.
Page 142 - Dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same number does not alter the value of the fraction.
Page 274 - The square of the sum of two numbers is equal to the square of the first number plus twice the product of the first and second number plus the square of the second number.