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... respectively : how many more turns does the small wheel make than the large wheel in a distance of fifteen miles ? EXERCISE XI . 1. Divide two millions four hundred and INCLUDING DECIMALS , PRACTICE , PROPORTION , & c .
... respectively : how many more turns does the small wheel make than the large wheel in a distance of fifteen miles ? EXERCISE XI . 1. Divide two millions four hundred and INCLUDING DECIMALS , PRACTICE , PROPORTION , & c .
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... respectively : if the towns contribute in proportion to their population , what does each town con- tribute ? 6. Reduce 1 fur . 1 yd . 1 ft . 11⁄2 in . to the decimal of a mile . 7. Divide 723905 by 2.17 , and express the difference ...
... respectively : if the towns contribute in proportion to their population , what does each town con- tribute ? 6. Reduce 1 fur . 1 yd . 1 ft . 11⁄2 in . to the decimal of a mile . 7. Divide 723905 by 2.17 , and express the difference ...
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... respectively ; his assets being £ 463 . 2s . 6d . , how much will each creditor receive ? 7. If 5.25 cwt . cost £ 4 · 2 , find the cost of 14 · 875 tons . 8. If 10 scudi are equivalent to 52.5 francs , and 16s . to 20 francs , find how ...
... respectively ; his assets being £ 463 . 2s . 6d . , how much will each creditor receive ? 7. If 5.25 cwt . cost £ 4 · 2 , find the cost of 14 · 875 tons . 8. If 10 scudi are equivalent to 52.5 francs , and 16s . to 20 francs , find how ...
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... respectively : find the percentage increase of the total population of the three towns . 6. Find the square root of 2 to six places of decimals . 7. Find the distance in miles of a thunder - cloud when the thunder is heard 173 seconds ...
... respectively : find the percentage increase of the total population of the three towns . 6. Find the square root of 2 to six places of decimals . 7. Find the distance in miles of a thunder - cloud when the thunder is heard 173 seconds ...
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... respectively . 3. A bankrupt's liabilities are £ 3758 . 17s . 6d .; if he pays 138. 7 d . in the £ , find the value of his assets . 4. Find the compound interest on £ 3546 in three years at 5 per cent . per annum , correct to the ...
... respectively . 3. A bankrupt's liabilities are £ 3758 . 17s . 6d .; if he pays 138. 7 d . in the £ , find the value of his assets . 4. Find the compound interest on £ 3546 in three years at 5 per cent . per annum , correct to the ...
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