A New and Easy Introduction to the Mathematics: Containing. A system of theoretical and practical arithmetic. Rules for the mensuration of superfices and solids. Rules for solving a number of useful and interesting mathematical, philosophical, and chronological problems. A collection of interesting mathematical questions for exercise. Useful tables, &c. Designed for the use of schools, academies, and private learners. I.. II.. III.. IV.. V.W. & M. Yale, 1831 - 396 páginas |
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... method of working by numbers , so as to be most useful and expedi- tious for business . Theoretical Arithmetic is properly a Science , and Practical Arithmetic is an Art . NUMBER is that which is used to express the relations of ...
... method of working by numbers , so as to be most useful and expedi- tious for business . Theoretical Arithmetic is properly a Science , and Practical Arithmetic is an Art . NUMBER is that which is used to express the relations of ...
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... by the Moors , in the ninth century of the Christian era . The Roman method of Notation , by letters , had previously been in general use in Europe . nine hundreds , and so on . The local values 12 NOTATION AND NUMERATION .
... by the Moors , in the ninth century of the Christian era . The Roman method of Notation , by letters , had previously been in general use in Europe . nine hundreds , and so on . The local values 12 NOTATION AND NUMERATION .
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... method of counting by tens , which is now in general use , originated from the practice of counting on the fingers , which are ten in number . This method of enumerating figures to the left hand of the place of hundreds of millions ...
... method of counting by tens , which is now in general use , originated from the practice of counting on the fingers , which are ten in number . This method of enumerating figures to the left hand of the place of hundreds of millions ...
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... METHOD OF NOTATION . The Romans and several other ancient nations , made use of certain letters of the alphabet to express numbers . The Romans used only seven numeral letters , being the seven following capitals , viz . I for one , V ...
... METHOD OF NOTATION . The Romans and several other ancient nations , made use of certain letters of the alphabet to express numbers . The Romans used only seven numeral letters , being the seven following capitals , viz . I for one , V ...
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... the mind , * Very young pupils may be taught the art of putting numbers together , by the following method : Let the pupil take one or more cents , ( or The addition of large without writing down the numbers . SIMPLE ADDITION . 19.
... the mind , * Very young pupils may be taught the art of putting numbers together , by the following method : Let the pupil take one or more cents , ( or The addition of large without writing down the numbers . SIMPLE ADDITION . 19.
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acres amount of $1 annex annuity annum answer Arithmetic assumed numbers Avoirdupois Bought breadth bush bushels ciphers column common compound interest contains cost cube root currency decimal point defective divisor denotes diameter difference dividend division dollars Dominical Letter equal EXAMPLES federal money foregoing frustum gain gallons given number given quantity given sum greater least common multiple left hand length lower denominations measure method miles minuend mixed number months multiplicand multiply neat weight Note number of days number of terms Operation ounces payment pence piastres pounds present worth principal PROB PROBLEM question quotient figure rate per cent ratio Reduce remainder right hand figure Rule of Three second terms shillings sides simple interest solid content square root subtract subtrahend tare third term tion triangle vulgar fraction whole numbers yards of cloth
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Página 69 - 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.
Página 70 - The circumference of every circle is supposed to be divided into 360 equal parts, called degrees ; each degree into 60 equal parts, called minutes ; and each minute into 60 equal parts, called seconds.
Página 234 - To reduce an improper fraction to its equivalent whole or mixed number. RULE. — Divide the numerator by the denominator, and the quotient will be the whole or mixed number sought.
Página 235 - Operations with Fractions A) To change a mixed number to an improper fraction, simply multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction and add the numerator.
Página 291 - IS the method of finding what quantity of e'ach of the ingredients, whose rates are given, will compose a mixture of a given rate; so that it is the reverse of alligation medial, and may be proved by it. CASE.
Página 356 - The power is applied to the circumference of the wheel, and the weight to the circumference of the axle.
Página 190 - But if any payments be made before one year's interest hath accrued, then compute the interest on the principal sum due on the obligation, for one year, add- it to the principal, and compute the interest on the sum paid, from the time it was paid...
Página 283 - Take a series of as many terms, decreasing by 1, from the given number, out of which the election is to be made, and find the product of all the terms.
Página 272 - When four quantities are in arithmetical proportion, the sum of the extremes is equal to the sum of the two mean terms.
Página 241 - To reduce any given quantity to the fraction of any greater denomination of the same kind. RULE. — Reduce the given quantity to the lowest term mentioned for a.