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... ratio of representation , which gives to these States one more member than is shown in the column of answers . Q. How is the population in the several States estimated in fixing the numbers to be represented in Congress ? By what ...
... ratio of representation , which gives to these States one more member than is shown in the column of answers . Q. How is the population in the several States estimated in fixing the numbers to be represented in Congress ? By what ...
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... ratio of representation ? What was the ratio fixed in 1841 ? In what States are the large fractions represented ? Which State has the most slaves ? Are the slaves numbered as free persons in fixing the number of mem- bers of Congress ...
... ratio of representation ? What was the ratio fixed in 1841 ? In what States are the large fractions represented ? Which State has the most slaves ? Are the slaves numbered as free persons in fixing the number of mem- bers of Congress ...
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... ratio , it is evident that eagles may be converted into dollars by annexing 1 cipher ; into dimes by annexing 2 ; into cents 3 ; and into mills 4 ciphers ; and that dollars are changed into cents by annexing 2 ciphers , and into mills 3 ...
... ratio , it is evident that eagles may be converted into dollars by annexing 1 cipher ; into dimes by annexing 2 ; into cents 3 ; and into mills 4 ciphers ; and that dollars are changed into cents by annexing 2 ciphers , and into mills 3 ...
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... this case ? Give an example . What is the second method ? What shows the relation between the two quantities in this case ? Give an example . 170. RATIO is the relation which one quantity bears to 144 PROPORTION . PROPORTION.
... this case ? Give an example . What is the second method ? What shows the relation between the two quantities in this case ? Give an example . 170. RATIO is the relation which one quantity bears to 144 PROPORTION . PROPORTION.
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... ratio , or simply their difference . Thus , the arithmetical ratio of 7 to 5 is 7-5 = 2 ; of 10 to 8 is 10-8-2 . When the quantities are compared by considering how many times one contains the other , the ratio is called their ...
... ratio , or simply their difference . Thus , the arithmetical ratio of 7 to 5 is 7-5 = 2 ; of 10 to 8 is 10-8-2 . When the quantities are compared by considering how many times one contains the other , the ratio is called their ...
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acres altitude amount annuity arithmetical arithmetical series bar iron barrels bushels called Carolina cash ciphers column common difference compound interest compound numbers contains cost cube root cubic feet cubic inches decimal fraction decimal places denominator divide dividend division dollars drachms DRY MEASURE equal EXAMPLES expressed Extract the cube Extract the square federal money figures Find the interest find the number Find the solidity following RULE fourth term gallons geometrical given number given principal greatest common divisor halves Hence hhds higher unit hundred hundredths improper fraction lowest terms measure miles mills minuend mixed number months multiplicand number of terms OPERATION ounces pence pounds proportion quotient rate per cent ratio Reduce remainder Repeat shillings Sign simple numbers South Carolina square feet square root square yards subtract tenths thousandths Troy weight Vulgar Fractions whole number
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Page 77 - Multiply the numerators together for a new numerator, and the denominators together for a new denominator.
Page 67 - To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction, — RULE : Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, to the product add the numerator, and write the result over the denominator.
Page 230 - Hence, when the first term, number of terms, and ratio of an increasing series are give?i, to find the last term, RULE!. Multiply the first term by the ratio raised to a power one less than the number of terms. NOTE 1.
Page 54 - When the divisor is 10, 100, 1000, &c., cut off from the right hand of the dividend as many figures as there are ciphers in the divisor ; the...
Page 209 - Which proves that the square of a number composed of tens and units contains, the square of the tens plus twice the product of the tens by the units, plus the square of the units.
Page 70 - ... until nothing remains. The last divisor will be the greatest common divisor.
Page 19 - We will deal with them in a different order from that in which they appear in the prayer of the application, and take the use of lighted Candles on the Communion Table, at times when such Candles are not wanted, for the purpose of giving light, in the first instance, because with reference to that part of the case it appears to their Lordships that the affidavits do not make out...
Page 60 - When any thing is divided into two equal parts, one of the parts is called one...
Page 72 - Multiply each numerator into all the denominators except its own for a new numerator, and all the denominators together for a common denominator.
Page 188 - RULE. — Divide the given interest by the interest of the given sum at 1 per cent. for the given time, and the quotient will be the rate per cent. required.