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... example , sometimes represents one , sometimes ten , sometimes one hundred , & c . Neither does its place indicate what a digit stands for , because " different digits have different values in the same place . " In the place in which I ...
... example , sometimes represents one , sometimes ten , sometimes one hundred , & c . Neither does its place indicate what a digit stands for , because " different digits have different values in the same place . " In the place in which I ...
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... EXAMPLE I.- Find the value of XVI . Of the three ( " single " ) characters in this combination , the first ( X ) represents 10 , the second ( V ) 5 , and the third ( I ) 1 : the value of the combination , therefore , is 16 - the sum of ...
... EXAMPLE I.- Find the value of XVI . Of the three ( " single " ) characters in this combination , the first ( X ) represents 10 , the second ( V ) 5 , and the third ( I ) 1 : the value of the combination , therefore , is 16 - the sum of ...
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... EXAMPLE I. - Express 99 in Roman characters . We begin by setting down XC , the highest character whose value does not exceed 99. Only then remains to be expressed , the value of XC being 90. As 9 will be represented by IX , we annex ...
... EXAMPLE I. - Express 99 in Roman characters . We begin by setting down XC , the highest character whose value does not exceed 99. Only then remains to be expressed , the value of XC being 90. As 9 will be represented by IX , we annex ...
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Daniel O'Sullivan. EXAMPLE III . - Express 1,900,305 in Roman characters . Proceeding as directed by the rule , we first set down M ( for 1,000,000 ) , leaving 900,305 unwritten . We next set down CM ( for 900,000 ) , leaving 305 ...
Daniel O'Sullivan. EXAMPLE III . - Express 1,900,305 in Roman characters . Proceeding as directed by the rule , we first set down M ( for 1,000,000 ) , leaving 900,305 unwritten . We next set down CM ( for 900,000 ) , leaving 305 ...
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... EXAMPLE I - What is the sum of 365 , 748 , 856 , 487 , and 529 ? These addends , being too large to be dealt with in their entirety , must be broken up - so to speak - into a number of parts ; and the parts that naturally suggest ...
... EXAMPLE I - What is the sum of 365 , 748 , 856 , 487 , and 529 ? These addends , being too large to be dealt with in their entirety , must be broken up - so to speak - into a number of parts ; and the parts that naturally suggest ...
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Página 56 - To divide by 10, 100, 1000, etc., it is necessary only to move the decimal point in the dividend as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor.
Página 45 - To multiply a decimal by 10, 100, 1000, &c., remove the decimal point as many places to the right as there are ciphers in the multiplier ; and if there be not places enough in the number, annex ciphers.
Página 140 - When a decimal number is to be divided by 10, 100, 1000, &c., remove the decimal point as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor, and if there be not figures enough in the number, prefix ciphers.
Página 70 - MEASURE. 144 Square inches (sq. in.) make 1 Square foot, sq. ft. 9 Square feet " 1 Square yard, sq. yd. 30¿ Square yards " 1 Square rod or pole, p. 40 Square rods
Página 70 - Square Measure 144 square inches (sq. in.) = 1 square foot (sq. ft.) 9 square feet = 1 square yard (sq.
Página 64 - If the divisor contains decimal places, we may remove the decimal point from the divisor, provided we carry the decimal point in the dividend as many places to the right as there are decimal places in the divisor.
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Página 268 - Multiply the sum of the extremes by half the number of terms, and the product is the sum required.
Página 255 - Seek the greatest cube in the first period, and set its root on the right after the manner of a quotient in division. Subtract the cube of this figure from the first period, and to the remainder bring down the first figure of the next period, and call the number the dividend.
Página 69 - Span: 9 inches or 22.86 cm. Derived from the distance between the end of the thumb and the end of the little finger when both are outstretched.