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... hence we have ( see note 2 at the end of the work ) — 23. PROOF . - I . Add the re- mainder to the smaller number , and the sum will be equal to the greater . Explanation . 161 = 150 + 11 59 = 50+ 9 102 100 + 2 = 102 II . Subtract the ...
... hence we have ( see note 2 at the end of the work ) — 23. PROOF . - I . Add the re- mainder to the smaller number , and the sum will be equal to the greater . Explanation . 161 = 150 + 11 59 = 50+ 9 102 100 + 2 = 102 II . Subtract the ...
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... hence we must subtract the multiplicand . For , 100 = 99 + 1 ; 1000-999 + 1 ; and 10 = 9 + 1 , & c . 34. Always in multiplying take the most convenient number as multiplier . Thus , 7x112 , say , 7 times 2 , & c . This hint will be ...
... hence we must subtract the multiplicand . For , 100 = 99 + 1 ; 1000-999 + 1 ; and 10 = 9 + 1 , & c . 34. Always in multiplying take the most convenient number as multiplier . Thus , 7x112 , say , 7 times 2 , & c . This hint will be ...
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... Hence , to divide by any number consisting of 1 followed by any number of cyphers , we have merely to cut off from the right of the dividend , as many figures as there are cyphers for the remainder . The other figures of the dividend ...
... Hence , to divide by any number consisting of 1 followed by any number of cyphers , we have merely to cut off from the right of the dividend , as many figures as there are cyphers for the remainder . The other figures of the dividend ...
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... Hence , the greater the numerator in comparison with the denominator , the greater the value of the fraction . For , the more parts we take of anything , the greater must be the particular fraction used to express these parts . 74 ...
... Hence , the greater the numerator in comparison with the denominator , the greater the value of the fraction . For , the more parts we take of anything , the greater must be the particular fraction used to express these parts . 74 ...
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... same principle . REASON . - We have seen that all the denominators must mea- sure that denominator to which they can be reduced hence the reason of the rule . In most cases the common denominator can be found by 60 VULGAR FRACTIONS .
... same principle . REASON . - We have seen that all the denominators must mea- sure that denominator to which they can be reduced hence the reason of the rule . In most cases the common denominator can be found by 60 VULGAR FRACTIONS .
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Page 54 - To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction. RULE. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator for a new numerator, and place it over the denominator.
Page 57 - Divide by any number that will divide two or more of the given numbers without a remainder, and set the quotients, together with the undivided numbers, in a line beneath.
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 101 - In any proportion, the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes.
Page 129 - Multiply each debt by its term of credit, and divide the sum of the products by the sum of the debts. The quotient will be the average term of credit.
Page 22 - APOTHECARIES' WEIGHT. 20 Grains = 1 Scruple 3 Scruples = 1 Drachm 8 Drachms = 1 Ounce 12 Ounces = 1 Pound APOTHECARIES
Page 23 - French ell 4 gills or naggins= 1 pint 2 pints = 1 quart 2 quarts = 1 pottle 2 pottles = 1 gallon 2 gallons = 1 peck 4 pecks = 1 bushel 8 bushels = 1 quarter 5 quarters = 1 load 3 bushels =1 sack J , 12 sacks =lchldrn.
Page 23 - OF TIME. 60 Seconds = 1 Minute 60 Minutes =± 1 Hour 24 Hours = 1 Day 7 Days = 1 Week 28 Days = 1 Lunar Month...
Page 16 - The number to be divided is called the dividend. The number by which we divide is called the divisor.
Page 51 - ... The number above the line is called the Numerator. The numerator shows or enumerates the number of parts expressed by the fraction. If we divide anything into four equal parts, we express three of these parts by the fraction J. The numerator and denominator are called the Terms of the fraction. 62. A fraction corresponds to an example in division before the process is performed, the numerator corresponding to the dividend and the denominator to the divisor. Therefore the TRUE or REAL VALUE of...