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... consists of a thousand thousands , called a million ; the next group of a thousand millions , called a billion , etc. 44. After a thousand the two intermediate groups be- tween those receiving a distinct name , are numbered by tens and ...
... consists of a thousand thousands , called a million ; the next group of a thousand millions , called a billion , etc. 44. After a thousand the two intermediate groups be- tween those receiving a distinct name , are numbered by tens and ...
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... consists of units of the 1st , 2d and 3d order ; the second period , called thousands period , consists of units of the 4th , 5th and 6th orders , etc. Periods increase by thousands ; orders by tens . EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE . Write and ...
... consists of units of the 1st , 2d and 3d order ; the second period , called thousands period , consists of units of the 4th , 5th and 6th orders , etc. Periods increase by thousands ; orders by tens . EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE . Write and ...
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... consists of two short lines bisecting each other , the one in , and the other perpendicular to , the line of writing . 2. The symbol was introduced by Stifelius , a German mathematician , in a work published in 1544 . 3. The symbol was ...
... consists of two short lines bisecting each other , the one in , and the other perpendicular to , the line of writing . 2. The symbol was introduced by Stifelius , a German mathematician , in a work published in 1544 . 3. The symbol was ...
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... consists of two short lines of equal length bisecting each other at an angle of 45 degrees with the line of writing . 2. The symbol X was introduced by Wm . Oughtred , an English mathe- matician , born in 1574 . PRINCIPLES . 1. The ...
... consists of two short lines of equal length bisecting each other at an angle of 45 degrees with the line of writing . 2. The symbol X was introduced by Wm . Oughtred , an English mathe- matician , born in 1574 . PRINCIPLES . 1. The ...
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... consists of 4 cases , each containing 16 shelves , and each shelf averaging 77 books ; how many books are in the library ? Ans . 4928 books . 4. Stewart & Co. bought 18 cases French chintzes , each case containing 45 pieces , and each ...
... consists of 4 cases , each containing 16 shelves , and each shelf averaging 77 books ; how many books are in the library ? Ans . 4928 books . 4. Stewart & Co. bought 18 cases French chintzes , each case containing 45 pieces , and each ...
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acres amount annuity Arithmetic barrel bill bought bushels cents ciphers circumference common denominator common fraction composite numbers compound interest compound number contains continued fraction cost cube cubic decimal places denominate fraction diameter difference discount divide dividend dollars EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE expressed feet figures Find the sum gain gallons given gold greatest common divisor Hence the following hundred hundredths inches insured integer last term least common multiple longitude measure meter method miles minuend months multiplicand multiply NOTE number is divisible number of terms OPERATION paid par value partial fraction payable payment pound premium present value prime factors prime number PRINCIPLES profit quantity quotient ratio Reduce remainder repetend rods root Rule Rule.-I shares shillings sold SOLUTION SOLUTION.-The square subtract subtrahend tenths thousandths Troy Weight weight write yard
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Page 170 - Length 12 inches (in.) = 1 foot (ft.) 3 feet = 1 yard (yd.) 5§ yards, or 16| feet -1 rod (rd.) 320 rods, or 5280 feet =1 mile (mi.) Square Measure 144 square inches (sq.
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Page 171 - ... from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger extended ; cubit, from the elbow to the end of the middle finger ; fathom, the length of the two arms extended.