Adams's Improved Arithmetic: Arithmetic, in which are Combined the Analytic and Synthetic Methods of Teaching, Rewritten in a Style Much Condensed, with the Addition of New and Interesting Matter ; Designed for the Use of Schools and Academies |
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... Cloth Measure .. 88. Land or Square Measure .. 90. Cubic Measure . 89. Surveyor's , or Chain Measure . 91. Liquid Measure 92. Table showing the Capacity of Cisterns . 93. Dry Measure .. 94. TIME . Note 1. Julian and Gregorian Calendars ...
... Cloth Measure .. 88. Land or Square Measure .. 90. Cubic Measure . 89. Surveyor's , or Chain Measure . 91. Liquid Measure 92. Table showing the Capacity of Cisterns . 93. Dry Measure .. 94. TIME . Note 1. Julian and Gregorian Calendars ...
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... cloth for 984 dollars , and hats for 180 dollars . In selling , he gained 96 dollars on the cloth , and 45 dollars on the hats ; what did he sell the whole for ? Ans . 1305 dollars . 30. A gentleman left his daughter 16 thousand dollars ...
... cloth for 984 dollars , and hats for 180 dollars . In selling , he gained 96 dollars on the cloth , and 45 dollars on the hats ; what did he sell the whole for ? Ans . 1305 dollars . 30. A gentleman left his daughter 16 thousand dollars ...
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... cloth , at 3 dol- lars a yard ? ( 7 rows , 3 stars in a row . ) The two numbers as given in the question are both denominate ; but how are they to be considered in the operation ? The price of 7 yards will evidently be 7 times the price ...
... cloth , at 3 dol- lars a yard ? ( 7 rows , 3 stars in a row . ) The two numbers as given in the question are both denominate ; but how are they to be considered in the operation ? The price of 7 yards will evidently be 7 times the price ...
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... cloth , each piece con- taining 28 yards , at 6 dollars a yard ; how many yards were there , and what was the whole cost ? • Ans . to the last , 2184 dollars . Product , 7. Multiply 37864 by 235 . 8 . 9 . 66 29831 by 952 . 66 93956 by ...
... cloth , each piece con- taining 28 yards , at 6 dollars a yard ; how many yards were there , and what was the whole cost ? • Ans . to the last , 2184 dollars . Product , 7. Multiply 37864 by 235 . 8 . 9 . 66 29831 by 952 . 66 93956 by ...
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... cloth cost , at 4 dollars a yard ? 3x6 18. It follows , therefore , that 3 and 6 are component parts of 18 . = OPERATION . 4 dollars , cost of 1 yard . 3 yards . 12 dollars , cost of 3 yards . 6 ( 3 × 6 ) 18 yards . 72 dollars , cost of ...
... cloth cost , at 4 dollars a yard ? 3x6 18. It follows , therefore , that 3 and 6 are component parts of 18 . = OPERATION . 4 dollars , cost of 1 yard . 3 yards . 12 dollars , cost of 3 yards . 6 ( 3 × 6 ) 18 yards . 72 dollars , cost of ...
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acres Addition amount annexed Arithmetic arithmetical progression barrel bought bushels called ciphers common difference common fraction compound interest Compound Numbers contained cost cube root cubic feet Decimal Fractions DIAGRAM diameter Divide dividend division divisor dollars Dominical letter drams Duodecimals equal example factors farthings feet long figure foot gallons given number given to find greatest common divisor Hence hogshead hundredths improper fraction inches Insurance integers last term length less measure minuend mixed number months multiplicand multiply NOTE 1.-The number of terms operation ounces paid payment prime principal proportion pupil quarts quotient rate per cent ratio receive Reduce remainder repetend rods rows shillings side similar and conterminous simple interest simple numbers sold SOLUTION square feet square miles square root subtract subtrahend TABLE tion Troy weight units weight whole number width write
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Page 125 - 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 85 - The first seven letters of the alphabet, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, are used to mark the several days of the week, and they are...
Page 38 - Multiply the last remainder by the first divisor, and to the product add the first remainder ; the sum will be the true remainder.
Page 171 - Inquiries concerning the Intellectual Powers, and the Investigation of Truth. By John Abercrombie, MD, FRS With Questions.
Page 98 - Difference in longitude and time between different places. Every circle, whether great or small, is supposed to be divided into 360 equal parts, called degrees. Let the accompanying diagram represent the great circle of the earth, called the equator, divided, as you here see.
Page 16 - From the remarks and illustrations now 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 line under them. II. Beginning with units, take successively each figure in the lower number from the figure over it, and write the remainder directly below.
Page 103 - Duties on imported goods are of two kinds, Specific and Ad Valorem. . A Specific duty is a certain sum per ton, hundred weight, pound, hogshead, gallon, square yard, foot, &c., without regard to its value.
Page 119 - If 8 men can build a wall 20 feet long, 6 feet high and 4 feet thick, in 12 days ; in what time will 24 men build one 200 feet long, 8 feet high, and 6 feet thick ? 8 : 12 : : 20x6x4 24: 200x8x6 80 (lays, Jlns.
Page 31 - ... miles a day ; how far apart will they be at the end of 6 days ? Ans.
Page 27 - Begin at the right and multiply each figure of the multiplicand by each successive figure of the multiplier, placing the right-hand figure of each partial product directly under the figure used as a multiplier.