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... called a separatrix , may be placed after the dollars to separate them from the inferior denominations ; then the first figure at the right of this separatrix is dimes , the second figure cents , and the third mills . * ADDITION OF ...
... called a separatrix , may be placed after the dollars to separate them from the inferior denominations ; then the first figure at the right of this separatrix is dimes , the second figure cents , and the third mills . * ADDITION OF ...
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... called the multiplicand . The number you multiply by , is called the multiplier . The number found from the operation , is called the pro- duct . NOTE . Both multiplier and multiplicand are in general called factors , or terms . CASE I ...
... called the multiplicand . The number you multiply by , is called the multiplier . The number found from the operation , is called the pro- duct . NOTE . Both multiplier and multiplicand are in general called factors , or terms . CASE I ...
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... called the numerator , and that below it , the denominator ; Thus , 5 Numerator . 8 Denominator . The denominator ( which is , the divisor in division ) shows how many parts the integer is divided into ; and the nume- rator ( which is ...
... called the numerator , and that below it , the denominator ; Thus , 5 Numerator . 8 Denominator . The denominator ( which is , the divisor in division ) shows how many parts the integer is divided into ; and the nume- rator ( which is ...
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... called the separatrix . Decimals are counted from the left towards the right hand , and each figure takes its value by its distance from the unit's place ; if it be in the first place after units , ( or se- parating point ) it signifies ...
... called the separatrix . Decimals are counted from the left towards the right hand , and each figure takes its value by its distance from the unit's place ; if it be in the first place after units , ( or se- parating point ) it signifies ...
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... called inte- rest upon interest .. RULE . Find the interest for a year , and add it to the princi- pal , which call the amount for the first year ; find the interest of this amount , which add as before , for the amount of the se cond ...
... called inte- rest upon interest .. RULE . Find the interest for a year , and add it to the princi- pal , which call the amount for the first year ; find the interest of this amount , which add as before , for the amount of the se cond ...
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100 dollars acres amount annuity annum answer arithmetical series Bought bushels ciphers common denominator common difference compound interest containing dimes Divide dividend divisor dols Ell English equal EXAMPLES federal money figure Find the value gain or loss gallon gals geometrical series given number given sum gross hhds hundred improper fraction inches least common multiple left hand lowest terms measure miles mills milreas mixed numbers months Multiply neat weight New-England currency New-York NOTE Nova-Scotia currency number of shillings 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 RULE.-Multiply the given sell separatrix simple interest sold square root sterling subtract subtrahend sugar tare third Thomas Grosvenor tret tuns VULGAR FRACTIONS whole number wine yards cost
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Page 168 - 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...
Page 76 - ... from the right hand of the quotient, point off so many places for decimals, as the decimal places in the dividend exceed those in the divisor.
Page 20 - TABLE. 10 Mills (m.) = 1 Cent . . ct. 10 Cents = 1 Dime . . d. 10 Dimes = 1 Dollar . $. 10 Dollars = 1 Eagle . E.
Page 191 - ... how many days did he work, and how many was he idle ? Aw.
Page 172 - 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 226 - The condition of this obligation is such. That -if the above bounden CD &c. [Here insert the condition.] then this obligation to be void and of none effect ; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Page 208 - To measure a parallelogram, or long square, RULE. Multiply the length by the breadth, and the product will be the area, or superficial content.
Page 179 - ... 4. Then, if only one difference stand against any rate, it will be the quantity belonging to that rate ; but if there be several, their sum will be the quantity.* EXAMPLES.
Page 97 - A and B depart from the same place and travel the same road ; but A goes 5 days before B, at the rate...
Page 171 - Separate the given number into periods of three figures each, by putting a point over the unit figure and every third figure bejond the place of units.