The principles and practice of arithmetic and mensuration: with the use of logarithms1847 |
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Side iv
... common stores , and especially from the collections made by Dr. Hutton and Messrs . Wrigley and Johnson ; and to these works and some others , which are acknowledged in the text , all those are referred who wish to pursue the subjects ...
... common stores , and especially from the collections made by Dr. Hutton and Messrs . Wrigley and Johnson ; and to these works and some others , which are acknowledged in the text , all those are referred who wish to pursue the subjects ...
Side 9
... common method is , that a logical equality is preserved , which may be useful in leading the pupil gradually to higher acquire- ments . Before a pupil is much troubled with long division , it is desirable to let him learn fractions and ...
... common method is , that a logical equality is preserved , which may be useful in leading the pupil gradually to higher acquire- ments . Before a pupil is much troubled with long division , it is desirable to let him learn fractions and ...
Side 16
... common dealings of life . Particular weights belonging to this division : - cwt . qr . lb. 8 Pounds = 1 Stone 14 Pounds 1 Stone = 0 Used for Meat . 0 14 2 Stone = 1 Tod = 0 1 0 6 Tod = 1 Wey = 1 2 14 Used in the Wool 2 Weys = 1 Sack = 3 ...
... common dealings of life . Particular weights belonging to this division : - cwt . qr . lb. 8 Pounds = 1 Stone 14 Pounds 1 Stone = 0 Used for Meat . 0 14 2 Stone = 1 Tod = 0 1 0 6 Tod = 1 Wey = 1 2 14 Used in the Wool 2 Weys = 1 Sack = 3 ...
Side 17
... Common Year . = 1 Leap Year . = 1 Julian Year . 1 Solar Year . In 400 years , 97 are leap years , and 303 common . The same remark , as in the case of angular measure , COMPARISON OF MEASURES . The old ale gallon contained 282 applies ...
... Common Year . = 1 Leap Year . = 1 Julian Year . 1 Solar Year . In 400 years , 97 are leap years , and 303 common . The same remark , as in the case of angular measure , COMPARISON OF MEASURES . The old ale gallon contained 282 applies ...
Side 37
... common multiple of any numbers . By common multiple is implied such a quantity as will divide without remainder by any other set of num- bers ; thus 48 is a common multiple of 4 , 6 , and 8 , but 24 is the least common multiple , and it ...
... common multiple of any numbers . By common multiple is implied such a quantity as will divide without remainder by any other set of num- bers ; thus 48 is a common multiple of 4 , 6 , and 8 , but 24 is the least common multiple , and it ...
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12 feet 20 feet 9 inches acres amount annum arithmetic arithmetic series avoirdupois base breadth bushels cask cent chord circle circumference compound interest cone contained cost cube root cubic foot cubic inches decimal denominator diagonal diameter Divide dwts elliptical equal EXAMPLES feet 6 inches feet 9 figure Find the area Find the cube Find the square Find the value fraction frustum gallons greatest common measure guinea inches broad inches long least common multiple length logarithms miles moidore months Multiply number of terms ounces parabolic conoid perpendicular piastre piece pints pound pound sterling quantities quarter girt radius Reduce Required the area Required the difference Required the solidity Required the sum rhombus roof segment shillings side solid content specific gravity spheroid square roots square yards sterling subtract surface thickness trapezium triangle triangular troy Troy Weight vulgar fractions weight wine
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Side 17 - = 1 Hour 24 Hours => 1 Day 7 Days = 1 Week 28 Days =• 1 Lunar Month 28, 29, 30, or 31 Days = 1 Calendar Month 12 Calendar Months...
Side 17 - The term, however, when used to express the fineness of gold, has a relative meaning only. Every mass of alloyed gold is supposed to be divided into 24 equal parts ; thus the standard for coin is 22 carat fine, that is, it consists of 22 parts of pure gold and 2 parts of alloy.
Side 13 - An inch is the smallest lineal measure to which a name is given, but subdivisions are used for many purposes. Among mechanics, the inch is commonly divided into eighth*.
Side 16 - By comparing the number of grains in the Avoirdupois and Troy pound and ounce respectively, it appears that the Troy pound is less than the Avoirdupois, in the proportion of 14 to 17 nearly ; but the Troy ounce is greater than the Avoirdupois, in the proportion of 79 to 72 nearly.
Side 168 - PAINTERS' WORK. PAINTERS' work is computed in square yards. Every part is measured where the colour lies ; and the measuring line is forced into all the mouldings and corners. Windows are done at so much a piece. And it is usual to allow double measure for carved mouldings, &c.
Side 9 - By division we ascertain how often one number is contained in another. The number to be divided is called the dividend. The number to divide by is called the divisor. The number of times the dividend contains the divisor is called the quotient.
Side 87 - Multiply the divisor, thus augmented, by the last figure of the root, and subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend.
Side 172 - In turning a one-horse chaise within a ring of a certain diameter, it was observed that the outer wheel made two turns, while the inner made but one: the wheels were both 4 feet high ; and supposing them fixed at the distance of 5 feet asunder on the axletree, what was the circumference of the track described by the outer wheel ? Ans. 62-83 feet. QUEST. 12. What is the side of that equilateral triangle, whose area cost as much paving at 8d.
Side 117 - If 248 men, in 5 days, of 11 hours each, can dig a trench 230 yards long, 3 wide, and 2 deep, in how many days, of 9 hours each, will 24 men dig a trench...
Side 14 - CUBIC MEASURE 1728 cubic inches = 1 cubic foot 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard...