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... Solid Contents of a Globe , ex . 182-184 . of a Cylinder , ex . 185–187 . Gauging , ex . 190 , 191 . of a Pyramid , or Cone , ex . 188 , 189 . of any Irregular Body , ex . 202 , 203 . | Mechanical Powers , ex . 192-201 . Forms of Notes ...
... Solid Contents of a Globe , ex . 182-184 . of a Cylinder , ex . 185–187 . Gauging , ex . 190 , 191 . of a Pyramid , or Cone , ex . 188 , 189 . of any Irregular Body , ex . 202 , 203 . | Mechanical Powers , ex . 192-201 . Forms of Notes ...
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... Solid or cubic measure is used in measuring things that have length , breadth , and thickness ; such as timber ... solid , 12 inches in length , 12 inches in breadth , and 12 inches in thickness , will contain 12 X 12 X 12 = 1728 solid ...
... Solid or cubic measure is used in measuring things that have length , breadth , and thickness ; such as timber ... solid , 12 inches in length , 12 inches in breadth , and 12 inches in thickness , will contain 12 X 12 X 12 = 1728 solid ...
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... solid feet , = 3X 3X3 40 feet of round timber , or 50 feet ? of hewn timber , 128 solid feet , 8 X 4 X 4 , that is , 8 feet in length , 4 feet in width , and 4 feet in height , make 1 solid foot . - 1 solid yard . - · 1 ton or load ...
... solid feet , = 3X 3X3 40 feet of round timber , or 50 feet ? of hewn timber , 128 solid feet , 8 X 4 X 4 , that is , 8 feet in length , 4 feet in width , and 4 feet in height , make 1 solid foot . - 1 solid yard . - · 1 ton or load ...
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... solid contents of any body found in cubic measure ? 18. How many solid or cubic feet of wood make a cord ? 19. What is understood by a cord foot ? 20. How many such feet make a cord ? 21. What are the denominations of dry measure ? 22 ...
... solid contents of any body found in cubic measure ? 18. How many solid or cubic feet of wood make a cord ? 19. What is understood by a cord foot ? 20. How many such feet make a cord ? 21. What are the denominations of dry measure ? 22 ...
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... SOLID OR CUBIC MEASURE . Ton . ft . 29 36 1229 in . 1 yds . ft . 75 22 in . cords . ft . 1412 37 119 12 19 64 9 26 195 9 110 8 11 917 3 19 1091 48 127 WINE MEASURE . Hhd . gal . qts . pts . Tun . hhd . gal . qts . 51 53 1 1 37 2 37 2 27 ...
... SOLID OR CUBIC MEASURE . Ton . ft . 29 36 1229 in . 1 yds . ft . 75 22 in . cords . ft . 1412 37 119 12 19 64 9 26 195 9 110 8 11 917 3 19 1091 48 127 WINE MEASURE . Hhd . gal . qts . pts . Tun . hhd . gal . qts . 51 53 1 1 37 2 37 2 27 ...
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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 denominator 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 least common multiple length less number measure miles mills minuend minutes mixed number months multi 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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