Arithmetic, in which the Principles of Operating by Numbers are Analytically Explained and Synthetically AppliedJ. & J.W. Prentiss, 1839 |
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... given , containing a familiar explanation of its various principles ; after which follows a synthesis of these principles , with questions in form of a sup- plement . Nothing is taught dogmatically ; no technical term is used till it ...
... given , containing a familiar explanation of its various principles ; after which follows a synthesis of these principles , with questions in form of a sup- plement . Nothing is taught dogmatically ; no technical term is used till it ...
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... given , to find the Principal , Principal , Interest , and Time given , to find the Rate per cent . , Principal , Rate per cent . , and Interest given , to find the Time , To find the Interest on Notes , Bonds , & c . , when partial ...
... given , to find the Principal , Principal , Interest , and Time given , to find the Rate per cent . , Principal , Rate per cent . , and Interest given , to find the Time , To find the Interest on Notes , Bonds , & c . , when partial ...
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... given , we de- rive the following RULE . I. Write the numbers to be added , one under another , placing units under units , tens under tens , & c . , and draw a line underneath . H. Begin at the right hand or unit column , and add to ...
... given , we de- rive the following RULE . I. Write the numbers to be added , one under another , placing units under units , tens under tens , & c . , and draw a line underneath . H. Begin at the right hand or unit column , and add to ...
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... given , we deduce the following RULE . I. Write down the numbers , the less under the greater , placing units under units , tens under tens , & c . and draw a ine under them . II . Beginning with units , take successively each figure in ...
... given , we deduce the following RULE . I. Write down the numbers , the less under the greater , placing units under units , tens under tens , & c . and draw a ine under them . II . Beginning with units , take successively each figure in ...
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... given numbers for a multi- plier , as best suits our convenience . We generally write the numbers as in subtraction , the larger uppermost , with units under units , tens under tens , & c . Thus , Multiplicand , 4 spots . Multiplier , 3 ...
... given numbers for a multi- plier , as best suits our convenience . We generally write the numbers as in subtraction , the larger uppermost , with units under units , tens under tens , & c . Thus , Multiplicand , 4 spots . Multiplier , 3 ...
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acres amount annexed annuity answer apples Arithmetic arithmetical series avoirdupois bushels called ciphers compound interest compound numbers contained cord feet cows cube root cubic currency decimal fractions diameter divided dividend division divisor dollars equal EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE factors farthings federal money foot gain gallons given number greatest common divisor Hence hogshead horse hundred hundredths improper fraction inches last term least common multiple length less number measure miles mills minuend minutes mixed number months multiplicand multiply Note number of terms OPERATION oranges ounce paid payment pence pints pounds present worth principal proportion pupil quantity quarts quotient quotient figure rate per cent ratio receive Reduce remainder right hand figure rule shillings side simple numbers sold solid feet square root subtraction tens thousandths units vulgar fractions weight whole number write yards of cloth
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Page 81 - The first seven letters of the alphabet, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, are used to...
Page 114 - Multiply together the numerators for a new numerator, and the denominators for a new denominator.
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Page 219 - 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 141 - 03, the same as before. IT 73. The foregoing examples and remarks are sufficient to establish the following RULE. In the division of decimal fractions, divide as in whole numbers, and from the right hand of the quotient point off...
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Page 223 - The first term, the last term, and the number of terms be ing given, to find the common difference. RULE. — (') Divide the difference of the extremes by the number of terms less 1, and the quotient will be the common difference. liiieslinn. — 1. How do you find the common difference? EXAMPLES. 1. The extremes are 2 and 53, and the number of terms 18, required the