Easy Introduction to Mathematics, Volume 1Barlett & Newman, 1814 - Mathematics |
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... tion ) that every unit of the superior becomes ten of the next inferior ; in this manner we proceed through all the parts or denominations in the dividend . Thus let 963 be divided by 3 ; here the dividend resolved into its constituent ...
... tion ) that every unit of the superior becomes ten of the next inferior ; in this manner we proceed through all the parts or denominations in the dividend . Thus let 963 be divided by 3 ; here the dividend resolved into its constituent ...
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... tion is proved by that of the following example ; they mutually prove each other , and may serve as a pattern to shew how other examples in this rule are proved . fourth that number of pence ; in like manner , in any number of pence ...
... tion is proved by that of the following example ; they mutually prove each other , and may serve as a pattern to shew how other examples in this rule are proved . fourth that number of pence ; in like manner , in any number of pence ...
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... tion does ; so in Ex . 1. we borrow 4 ( or 1 penny ) in farthings , to compensate which we carry 1 ( penny ) to the pence ; we borrow 12 ( or 1 shilling ) in pence , to compensate which we carry 1 ( shilling ) to the shillings ; and in ...
... tion does ; so in Ex . 1. we borrow 4 ( or 1 penny ) in farthings , to compensate which we carry 1 ( penny ) to the pence ; we borrow 12 ( or 1 shilling ) in pence , to compensate which we carry 1 ( shilling ) to the shillings ; and in ...
Page 112
... tion with it . Reduce the remainder , take in , divide , & c . until the whole is finished . 87. Divide 12345l . 6s . 7d . by 215 . OPERATION . L. s . d . L. s . d . 215 ) 12345 674 ( 57 8 44 1075 1595 1505 90 20 1806 1720 86 12 1039 ...
... tion with it . Reduce the remainder , take in , divide , & c . until the whole is finished . 87. Divide 12345l . 6s . 7d . by 215 . OPERATION . L. s . d . L. s . d . 215 ) 12345 674 ( 57 8 44 1075 1595 1505 90 20 1806 1720 86 12 1039 ...
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... tion is the equality of two ratios : we cannot then with propriety talk of the proportion of one number to another , nor confound the terms , as some authors have done . The name Proportion comes from the Latin pro and portio . 1 The ...
... tion is the equality of two ratios : we cannot then with propriety talk of the proportion of one number to another , nor confound the terms , as some authors have done . The name Proportion comes from the Latin pro and portio . 1 The ...
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Page xxvi - Just so it is in the mind ; would you have a man reason well, you must use him to it betimes, exercise his mind in observing the connection of ideas and following them in train. Nothing does this better than mathematics, which therefore I think should be taught all those who have the time and opportunity, not so much to' make them mathematicians as to make them reasonable creatures...
Page 64 - LIQUID MEASURE 4 gills (gi.) = 1 pint (pt.) 2 pints = 1 quart (qt...
Page 114 - Then multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first term: the quotient will be the fourth term, or answer.
Page 466 - What number is that, which, being divided by the product of its digits, the quotient is 3 ; and if 18 be added to it, the digits will be inverted ? Ans.
Page 62 - Square Measure 144 square inches = 1 square, foot 9 square feet = 1...
Page 122 - State and reduce the terms as in the Rule of Three Direct. 2. Multiply the first and second terms together, and divide the product by the third ; the quotient will be the answer in the same denomination as the middle term was reduced into.
Page 252 - ... and to the remainder bring down the next period for a dividend. 3. Place the double of the root already found, on the left hand of the dividend for a divisor. 4. Seek how often the divisor is contained...
Page 450 - A hare is 50 leaps before a greyhound, and takes 4 leaps to- the greyhound's 3, but 2 of the greyhound's leaps are as much as 3 of the hare's ; how many leaps must the greyhound take to catch the hare ? Ans. 300.
Page 307 - Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction, and divide the product by the denominator ; or divide the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and multiply the quotient by the numerator.
Page 238 - ... 2. Multiply each term in the multiplicand, beginning at the lowest, by the feet in the multiplier, and write...