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... quotient . 18. A Problem in Arithmetic is a question to be solved ; its analysis , the logical statement of its conditions and of the steps required for its solution . 19. The Conclusion of the analysis is called the answer Definitions ...
... quotient . 18. A Problem in Arithmetic is a question to be solved ; its analysis , the logical statement of its conditions and of the steps required for its solution . 19. The Conclusion of the analysis is called the answer Definitions ...
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... quotient , it being understood that the number at the left of the sign is to be divided by the one at its right ; thus , 205 , indicates that 20 is to be divided by 5 . 26. The Sign of Ratio is the colon , : ; it also indicates division ...
... quotient , it being understood that the number at the left of the sign is to be divided by the one at its right ; thus , 205 , indicates that 20 is to be divided by 5 . 26. The Sign of Ratio is the colon , : ; it also indicates division ...
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... quotient to the multiplier and multiplicand , or the factors in multiplication . 107. General Principles . - 1 . Multiplying the dividend multiplies the quotient . Thus , 48 ÷ 6 = 8 ; ( 48 × 2 ) ÷ 6 = 16 . 2. Dividing the divisor ...
... quotient to the multiplier and multiplicand , or the factors in multiplication . 107. General Principles . - 1 . Multiplying the dividend multiplies the quotient . Thus , 48 ÷ 6 = 8 ; ( 48 × 2 ) ÷ 6 = 16 . 2. Dividing the divisor ...
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... quotient , or mul- tiply the divisor by the quotient . In divisions which are not exact , add the remainder to the product of the divisor and quotient ; the sum thus obtained should be the dividend . 111. The Reciprocal of a number is ...
... quotient , or mul- tiply the divisor by the quotient . In divisions which are not exact , add the remainder to the product of the divisor and quotient ; the sum thus obtained should be the dividend . 111. The Reciprocal of a number is ...
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... quotient , and unite the 7 tens of thousands to the 4 thousands of the dividend and divide ; 8 is contained in 74 ... quotient , thus obtaining 492513 as the complete quotient of 394015 divided by 8 . Rule.-I. Write the divisor at the ...
... quotient , and unite the 7 tens of thousands to the 4 thousands of the dividend and divide ; 8 is contained in 74 ... quotient , thus obtaining 492513 as the complete quotient of 394015 divided by 8 . Rule.-I. Write the divisor at the ...
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Page 126 - LIQUID MEASURE 4 gills (gi.) = 1 pint (pt.) 2 pints = 1 quart (qt.) 4 quarts = 1 gallon (gal.) 31| gallons = 1 barrel (bbl...
Page 105 - TIME 60 seconds (sec.) = 1 minute (min.) 60 minutes =1 hour (hr.) 24...
Page 140 - CUBIC MEASURE. 1728 cubic inches (cu. in. ) = 1 cubic foot (cu. ft.).
Page 147 - A circle is a plane figure bounded by a curved line, every point of which is equally distant from a point within called the center.
Page 129 - SQUARE MEASURE 144 square inches (sq. in.) = 1 square foot (sq. ft.) 9 square feet — 1 square yard (sq. yd.) 30^ square yards = 1 square rod (sq. rd.) 160 square rods = 1 acre (A.) 640 acres = 1 square mile (sq.
Page 127 - LENGTH 12 inches (in.) = 1 foot (ft.) 3 feet = 1 yard (yd.) 5| yards = 1 rod (rd.) 320 rods = 1 mile (mi.) 1 mile = 1,760 yd.
Page 41 - A fraction is one or more of the equal parts of a unit...
Page 194 - The Present Worth of a debt, payable at a future time without interest, is such a sum as, being put at legal interest, will amount to the given debt when it becomes due.
Page 129 - Square Measure 144 square inches (sq. in.) = 1 square foot (sq. ft.) 9 square feet = 1 square yard (sq. yd.) 30£ square yards = 1 square rod (sq. rd.) 160 square rods = 1 acre (A.) 640 acres = 1 square mile (sq.
Page 227 - A contract of two or more competent persons, to place their money, effects, labor and skill, or some or all of them, in lawful commerce or business, and to divide the profit and bear the loss in certain proportions.