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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... Multiplicand . The number which shows how many times the multiplicand is to be repeated , is called the Multiplier . The result , or answer , is called the Product . NOTE 1. - The multiplicand and multiplier taken together are called ...
... Multiplicand . The number which shows how many times the multiplicand is to be repeated , is called the Multiplier . The result , or answer , is called the Product . NOTE 1. - The multiplicand and multiplier taken together are called ...
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... Multiplicand . The number which shows how many times the multiplicand is to be repeated , is called the Multiplier . The result , or answer , is called the Product . NOTE 1. - The multiplicand and multiplier taken together are called ...
... Multiplicand . The number which shows how many times the multiplicand is to be repeated , is called the Multiplier . The result , or answer , is called the Product . NOTE 1. - The multiplicand and multiplier taken together are called ...
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... Multiplicand , 4 stars . Multiplier , 3 rows . Product , 12 stars , Ans . NOTE 1. - 4 and 3 are the factors , which produce the product 12 . This diagram of stars is commended to the particular atten- tion of the pupil , as it is ...
... Multiplicand , 4 stars . Multiplier , 3 rows . Product , 12 stars , Ans . NOTE 1. - 4 and 3 are the factors , which produce the product 12 . This diagram of stars is commended to the particular atten- tion of the pupil , as it is ...
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... multiplicand ( stars in a row ) 2 times ; to multi- ply by 3 ( 3 rows ) , is to take the multiplicand ( stars in a row ) 3 times , and so on . ILLUSTRATION . - Ex . 2. What cost 7 yards of cloth , at 3 dol- lars a yard ? ( 7 rows , 3 ...
... multiplicand ( stars in a row ) 2 times ; to multi- ply by 3 ( 3 rows ) , is to take the multiplicand ( stars in a row ) 3 times , and so on . ILLUSTRATION . - Ex . 2. What cost 7 yards of cloth , at 3 dol- lars a yard ? ( 7 rows , 3 ...
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... multiplicand , we set down the whole number , writing the 0 in hundred's place and the 1 at the left of it , in the place of thousands . We then have the Ans . 1078 dollars . 2. There is a planted field of 12 rows , in each of which ...
... multiplicand , we set down the whole number , writing the 0 in hundred's place and the 1 at the left of it , in the place of thousands . We then have the Ans . 1078 dollars . 2. There is a planted field of 12 rows , in each of which ...
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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.
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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.