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Page 100
... DIVIDEND . THE RESULT , OBTAINED BY DIVISION , IS CALLED THE QUOTIENT . between two numbers signifies that the former is to be divided by the latter . Thus 8-4-2 signifies that S divided by 4 , equals 2 . But this sign is not often used ...
... DIVIDEND . THE RESULT , OBTAINED BY DIVISION , IS CALLED THE QUOTIENT . between two numbers signifies that the former is to be divided by the latter . Thus 8-4-2 signifies that S divided by 4 , equals 2 . But this sign is not often used ...
Page 101
... dividends with cyphers on the right . Divide 8,000 by 4 66 66 6,600 66 66 4,800 6 8 Divide 35,000 by 5 66 64,000 66 6.6 56,000 68 587 It is plain , however , that if the dividend consist of ma- ny significant figures , we cannot find ...
... dividends with cyphers on the right . Divide 8,000 by 4 66 66 6,600 66 66 4,800 6 8 Divide 35,000 by 5 66 64,000 66 6.6 56,000 68 587 It is plain , however , that if the dividend consist of ma- ny significant figures , we cannot find ...
Page 102
... that any order of the dividend is too small to contain the divisor , a cypher must be placed in the quotient , for that order ; and the order itself must be treated exactly like a remainder , in the preceding 102 Sec . 25 . DIVISION .
... that any order of the dividend is too small to contain the divisor , a cypher must be placed in the quotient , for that order ; and the order itself must be treated exactly like a remainder , in the preceding 102 Sec . 25 . DIVISION .
Page 103
... dividend , in order to obtain the first quotient figure . 22. In 136 quarts , how many gallons ? 23. In 216 pints , how many quarts ? 24. In 824 quarts , how many pecks ? 25. In 8,412 quarters , how many cwt . ? Ans . 34 . Ans . 108 ...
... dividend , in order to obtain the first quotient figure . 22. In 136 quarts , how many gallons ? 23. In 216 pints , how many quarts ? 24. In 824 quarts , how many pecks ? 25. In 8,412 quarters , how many cwt . ? Ans . 34 . Ans . 108 ...
Page 109
... dividend is to be separated into a number of parts , denoted by the divisor . Hence , DIVISION MAY BE INDICATED BY WRITING THE DIVISOR UNDER THE DIVIDEND IN THE FORM OF A FRACTION . This mode of indicating Division was given § xxv ...
... dividend is to be separated into a number of parts , denoted by the divisor . Hence , DIVISION MAY BE INDICATED BY WRITING THE DIVISOR UNDER THE DIVIDEND IN THE FORM OF A FRACTION . This mode of indicating Division was given § xxv ...
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acres annexing a cypher annuity answer Avoirdupois barrels bought bushel called cents composite number compound interest contained cost course cube cubic decimal places denominator divide dividend division divisor dollar gain Dominical letter duodecimals equal EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE factors feet Find the amount Find the interest gallons gals given number greatest common measure Hence hogshead hundred hundredths Improper Fraction inches Julian calendar least common multiple leave likewise lowest terms MENTAL EXERCISES MINUEND mode months multiplicand multiply NOTE number of terms obtain paid payment polls pound present worth principal proportion pupil quantity quarts quotient figure ratio Reduce remainder repetend rods root rule separatrix shillings sold solid square subtract SUBTRAHEND tens tenths third units vulgar Fraction whole number write yard
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