Arithmetic Designed for Academies and Schools: With AnswersA.S. Barnes & Company, 1844 - 340 pages |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 100
Page 30
... OPERATION . 894 637 11 12 14 1531 In this example , the sum of the units is 11 , which can- not be expressed by a single figure . But 11 units are equal to 1 ten and 1 unit ; therefore , we set down 1 in the place of units , and 1 in ...
... OPERATION . 894 637 11 12 14 1531 In this example , the sum of the units is 11 , which can- not be expressed by a single figure . But 11 units are equal to 1 ten and 1 unit ; therefore , we set down 1 in the place of units , and 1 in ...
Page 33
... OPERATION . 894 637 11 12 14 1531 In this example , the sum of the units is 11 , which can- not be expressed by a single figure . But 11 units are equal to 1 ten and 1 unit ; therefore , we set down 1 in the place of units , and 1 in ...
... OPERATION . 894 637 11 12 14 1531 In this example , the sum of the units is 11 , which can- not be expressed by a single figure . But 11 units are equal to 1 ten and 1 unit ; therefore , we set down 1 in the place of units , and 1 in ...
Page 37
... OPERATION . 869 Minuend . 327 Subtrahend . 1. From the number 869 subtract 327 . We begin at the right hand figure of the lower line , and say , 7 from 9 leaves 2 : set down the 2 under the Proceeding to the next column , we say , 2 ...
... OPERATION . 869 Minuend . 327 Subtrahend . 1. From the number 869 subtract 327 . We begin at the right hand figure of the lower line , and say , 7 from 9 leaves 2 : set down the 2 under the Proceeding to the next column , we say , 2 ...
Page 38
... OPERATION . ertens . units . thous . 6354 4627 1727 In this example , we say , 1 from 4 leaves 3 : 6 from 10 leaves 4 : 1 carried to 8 is 9 , 9 from 12 leaves 3 : 1 carried to 2 is 3 , 3 from 10 leaves 7 : 1 carried to 3 is 4 , 4 from 6 ...
... OPERATION . ertens . units . thous . 6354 4627 1727 In this example , we say , 1 from 4 leaves 3 : 6 from 10 leaves 4 : 1 carried to 8 is 9 , 9 from 12 leaves 3 : 1 carried to 2 is 3 , 3 from 10 leaves 7 : 1 carried to 3 is 4 , 4 from 6 ...
Page 44
... OPERATION . OPERATION . Multiplicand . Multiplier . 4 Multiplicand . Multiplier . 5 X 4 4 12 Product . X 5 5 15 Product . From these examples we see , that the product of 4 mul- tiplied by 3 is , the number which arises from adding ...
... OPERATION . OPERATION . Multiplicand . Multiplier . 4 Multiplicand . Multiplier . 5 X 4 4 12 Product . X 5 5 15 Product . From these examples we see , that the product of 4 mul- tiplied by 3 is , the number which arises from adding ...
Contents
206 | |
217 | |
223 | |
225 | |
226 | |
233 | |
242 | |
248 | |
75 | |
80 | |
155 | |
157 | |
161 | |
170 | |
177 | |
183 | |
188 | |
193 | |
200 | |
253 | |
306 | |
312 | |
314 | |
316 | |
320 | |
325 | |
331 | |
334 | |
338 | |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
12 cents acres annex apples barrels Bought called carats cent per annum ciphers column common denominator composite number compound fraction Currency denominate number different denominations dimes dividend dividing the numerator division dollars Dry measure equal EXAMPLES exceed 12 factors Federal Money feet figure Find the least following RULE four fourth gallon gives greater greatest common divisor Hence higher denomination hogshead hundred improper fractions inches interest least common multiple leaves less number lower denomination lowest terms merchant miles mills minuend mixed number months multiplicand Multiply the numerator numerator and denominator one-half one-sixth one-third OPERATION ounces pence proper fraction quarts quotient Reduce Repeat the Table right hand sheep shillings simple numbers square subtract subtrahend tens tenths third thousand thousandths tiply TROY WEIGHT true remainder unit be divided VULGAR FRACTIONS weight whole number Write yards of cloth
Popular passages
Page 30 - We have seen that multiplying by a whole number is taking the multiplicand as many times as there are units in the multiplier.
Page 73 - Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient will be the whole number, and the remainder, if...
Page 131 - ... then the above obligation to be void ; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Page 131 - THE CONDITION of the above obligation is such, that if the above bounden James Wilson, his heirs, executors, or administrators, shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid, unto the above named John Pickens, his executors, administrators, or assigns, the just and full sum of Here insert the condition.
Page 55 - Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November ; All the rest have thirty-one, Except the second month alone, Which has but twenty-eight, in fine, Till leap year gives it twenty-nine.
Page 120 - GO days, $500 to be paid in 120 days, and $750 to be paid* in 180 days : what is the equated time for the payment of the whole? Ans. 137^| days. 7. A merchant has due him $1500 ; one-sixth is to be paid in 2 months ; one-third in 3 months ; and the rest in 6 months: what is the equated time for the payment of the whole ? Ans.
Page 154 - There are 1000 men besieged in a town with provisions for 5 weeks, allowing each man 16 ounces a day. If they are reinforced by 500 more and no relief can be offered till the end of 8 weeks, how many ounces must be given daily to each man ? Ans.
Page 126 - To find the contents of a cylinder, Multiply the area of the base by the altitude : the product will be the contents.
Page 55 - The circumference of every circle is supposed to be divided into 360 equal parts, called degrees...