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... Note . - 231 solid inches , make a gallon . 8. Long Measure . 3 barley corns ( b . c . ) make 1 inch , marked 12 inches , 3 feet , 5 yards , 40 rods , 8 furlongs , 3 miles , 69 statute miles , in . ft . yd . fur . M. lea . 1 rod , pole ...
... Note . - 231 solid inches , make a gallon . 8. Long Measure . 3 barley corns ( b . c . ) make 1 inch , marked 12 inches , 3 feet , 5 yards , 40 rods , 8 furlongs , 3 miles , 69 statute miles , in . ft . yd . fur . M. lea . 1 rod , pole ...
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... NOTE . For convenience in reading large numbers , they may be divided into periods of three figur s each , as fol- lows : 987 , Nine hundred and eighty - seven . 987 000 , Nine hundred and eighty - seven thousand . 987 000 000 , Nine ...
... NOTE . For convenience in reading large numbers , they may be divided into periods of three figur s each , as fol- lows : 987 , Nine hundred and eighty - seven . 987 000 , Nine hundred and eighty - seven thousand . 987 000 000 , Nine ...
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... is called the multiplicand . The number you multiply by is called the multiplier . The number found from the operation , is called the pro NOTE . Both multiplier and muplicand are in general called 28 SIMPLE MULTIPLICATION ,
... is called the multiplicand . The number you multiply by is called the multiplier . The number found from the operation , is called the pro NOTE . Both multiplier and muplicand are in general called 28 SIMPLE MULTIPLICATION ,
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... therefrom ; and to the difference add the upper figure , remembering always to add one to the next superior denomination for that which you bor , rowed . NOTE . The method of proof is the same as COMPOUND SUBTRACTION . 45.
... therefrom ; and to the difference add the upper figure , remembering always to add one to the next superior denomination for that which you bor , rowed . NOTE . The method of proof is the same as COMPOUND SUBTRACTION . 45.
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... NOTE . In multiplying by 20 , I added in the 15s . - by 12 the 9d . - and by 4 the 2qrs . which must always be done in like cases . 2. In 311. 11s . 10d . 1qr . qow many farthings ? Ans . 30329 3. In 461. 5s . 11d . 3qrs . how many ...
... NOTE . In multiplying by 20 , I added in the 15s . - by 12 the 9d . - and by 4 the 2qrs . which must always be done in like cases . 2. In 311. 11s . 10d . 1qr . qow many farthings ? Ans . 30329 3. In 461. 5s . 11d . 3qrs . how many ...
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100 dollars 2qrs 3grs 3qrs acres annuity annum answer Anthony Billings Arithmetic Bought bushels compound interest containing cyphers decimal Deduct dimes divide the product dividend divisor dols equal EXAMPLES farthings federal money figure Find the value gain or loss gallon geometrical series given number given sum gross hundred improper fraction inches least common multiple left hand lowest terms measure merchants miles millions mills milreas mixed numbers months multiplicand Multiply the given neat weight New-England currency New-Jersey New-York NOTE number of terms paid payment pence pound pound sterling present worth principal quotient rate per cent ratio ready money Reduce remainder Required the interest right hand rods Rule of Three separatrix shillings sold square root sterling subtract subtrahend sugar tare third Thomas Grosvenor thousand trett TROY WEIGHT units VULGAR FRACTIONS whole numbers wine
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Page 184 - Multiply the divisor, thus augmented, by the last figure of the root, and subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend.
Page 2 - In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, entitled, " An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned ;
Page 237 - In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, the day of in the year of our Lord Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said testator, BA as and for his last will and testament...
Page 196 - Divide the difference of the extremes by the common difference, and the quotient increased by 1 is the number of terms.
Page 40 - RULE.* 1. Place the numbers so that those of the same denomination may stand directly under each other. 2. Add the first column or denomination together, as in whole numbers; then divide the sum by as many of the same denomination as make one of the next greater...
Page 180 - Find the greatest square number in the first or left hand period, place the root of it at the right hand of the given number, (after the manner of a quotient in division,) for the first figure of the root, and the square number under the period, and subtract it therefrom, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a dividend.
Page 150 - ... it may be proved by as many statings in the Single Rule of Three as the nature of the question may require.
Page 45 - Place those numbers under each other, which are of the same denomination, the less being below the greater ; begin with the least denomination, and if it exceed the figure over it, borrow as many units as make one of the next greater ; subtract it therefrom ; and to the difference add the upper figure, remembering always, to add one to the next superior denomination, for that which you borrowed.* PKOOF.
Page 25 - Subtract the subtrahend from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend, with which proceed as before ; and so on, till the whole is finished.
Page 232 - July next, foreign gold and silver coins shall pass current as money within the United States, and be a legal tender for the payment of all debts and demands...