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... difference between the individual values of the two characters composing it . Thus , IV represents the difference between the value of I ( 1 ) and that of V ( 5 ) ; XL the difference between the value of X ( 10 ) and that of L ( 50 ) ...
... difference between the individual values of the two characters composing it . Thus , IV represents the difference between the value of I ( 1 ) and that of V ( 5 ) ; XL the difference between the value of X ( 10 ) and that of L ( 50 ) ...
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... difference between two numbers is meant - what would remain of the larger , if a por- tion equal to the smaller number were taken away . Thus , the " difference " between 10 shillings and 7 shillings is 3 shillings : because if , out of ...
... difference between two numbers is meant - what would remain of the larger , if a por- tion equal to the smaller number were taken away . Thus , the " difference " between 10 shillings and 7 shillings is 3 shillings : because if , out of ...
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... difference between ( say ) 9 miles and years , or between 12 gallons of milk and 8 acres of land . 46. In an exercise in Subtraction , the larger of the two numbers whose difference we want to find is called the minuend ; the smaller of ...
... difference between ( say ) 9 miles and years , or between 12 gallons of milk and 8 acres of land . 46. In an exercise in Subtraction , the larger of the two numbers whose difference we want to find is called the minuend ; the smaller of ...
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... difference between 798 and 325 ? These numbers , on account of their largeness , must each be broken up into the ... difference is 473 . 798 325 473 NOTE . In this case it is immaterial whether we begin at the right or at the left ...
... difference between 798 and 325 ? These numbers , on account of their largeness , must each be broken up into the ... difference is 473 . 798 325 473 NOTE . In this case it is immaterial whether we begin at the right or at the left ...
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... difference between 13,568 and 729 , we proceed as if the subtrahend , 729 , were written under the form 00729 . [ SUBTRACTION OF DECIMALS . ] 729 12839 EXAMPLE II . - What is the difference between 83.705 and 24.568 ? I II Here we have ...
... difference between 13,568 and 729 , we proceed as if the subtrahend , 729 , were written under the form 00729 . [ SUBTRACTION OF DECIMALS . ] 729 12839 EXAMPLE II . - What is the difference between 83.705 and 24.568 ? I II Here we have ...
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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.
Página 332 - The book should be in the hands of every student of the history of Ireland.
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.