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... rules , it has been on object to illustrate each step of the process separately . This is an impor- tant distinction between the present and all former treatises on the subject . Thus , in addition , the first examples only differ from ...
... rules , it has been on object to illustrate each step of the process separately . This is an impor- tant distinction between the present and all former treatises on the subject . Thus , in addition , the first examples only differ from ...
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... rules are made to succeed the knowledge of the processes , which they describe . For mere practice , therefore , they are unnecessary , and indeed , they are not intended , except in a very few instances , to serve as the learner's ...
... rules are made to succeed the knowledge of the processes , which they describe . For mere practice , therefore , they are unnecessary , and indeed , they are not intended , except in a very few instances , to serve as the learner's ...
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... RULE OF THREE by Analysis , FRACTIONS , -general principles , · 135 136 66 66 137 139 140 66 142 Multiples a least com . mult . , 66 To reduce them to their lowest terms , 144 Prime numbers - measures - to determine the measures of a ...
... RULE OF THREE by Analysis , FRACTIONS , -general principles , · 135 136 66 66 137 139 140 66 142 Multiples a least com . mult . , 66 To reduce them to their lowest terms , 144 Prime numbers - measures - to determine the measures of a ...
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... rule , 231 Defence of the com . rule , 233 Massachusetts rule , 234 Connecticticut rule , 235 RATIO , 237 · PROPORTION , 239 Rule of three , direct and inverse , explained , 241 FELLOWSHIP , -simple , by proportion , 245 Method of ...
... rule , 231 Defence of the com . rule , 233 Massachusetts rule , 234 Connecticticut rule , 235 RATIO , 237 · PROPORTION , 239 Rule of three , direct and inverse , explained , 241 FELLOWSHIP , -simple , by proportion , 245 Method of ...
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... rule called the Massachusetts rule is erroneously stated to have been established by law in that state . It has been made the rule of the state of New - York , by the decision of Chancel- lor Kent . The statement was made on the ...
... rule called the Massachusetts rule is erroneously stated to have been established by law in that state . It has been made the rule of the state of New - York , by the decision of Chancel- lor Kent . The statement was made on the ...
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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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Page ii - 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." And also to the Act, entitled, " An Act supplementary to an Act, 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,' and extending the benefits thereof...
Page ii - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 75 - 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 46 - January 31, February 28, March 31, April 30, May 31, June 30, July 31, August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31.
Page 77 - Weight is used by apothecaries and physicians in compounding dry medicines. TABLE. 20 Grains (gr.} = 1 Scruple, . . sc., or 3. 3 Scruples = 1 Dram, . . dr., or 3 . 8 Drams = 1 Ounce, . . oz., or § . 12 Ounces = 1 Pound, . . Ib., or ft,.
Page 272 - ... and to the remainder bring down the next period for a dividend. 3. Place the double of the root already found, on the left hand of the dividend for a divisor. 4. Seek how often the divisor is contained...
Page 58 - What is 1 ninth of 1 ? of 2? of 3 ? of 4 ? of 5 ? of 6 ? of 7 ? of 8? of 9 ? of 10 ? of- 11?
Page 77 - TROY WEIGHT. 24 grains gr. make 1 pennyweight, dwt. 20 pennyweights " 1 ounce. oz. 12 ounces " 1 pound. Ib. Table IV. — AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT 16 drams dr. make 1 ounce. oz. 16 ounces " 1 pound. Ib. "I"""" " 4 quarters make 1 hundred weight.