...zeros to added after the dividend when necessary, so that the number of decimal places in it may be at least equal to the number of decimal places in the divisor : for a very little consideration will shew, that the value and signification of a decimal is not affected...

...be added to the right hand of the dividend, till the number of decimal places in the dividend are, at least, equal to the number of decimal places in the divisor. (3). If there should be a remainder after division, ciphers may be added to the dividend, and the operation...

...places equal those of the divisor. The -uuutV /^u.ouuu quotient is a whole number. AM. 8045000 189. When there is a remainder, after using all the figures of the dividend, naughts may be annexed to the dividend and the division continued. In pointing off the quotient, these...

...many figures for decimals as the number of decimal places in the dividend exceeds the number of those in the divisor. 1. If the quotient does not contain...dividend, annex decimal ciphers and continue the division. DIVISION. 16. Divide 423.68 by 100. PROCESS. 100)423.68 4.2368 ANALYSIS.— Since each removal of a...

...decimal places in the dividend exceeds the number of those in the divisor. 1. If the quotient docs not contain a sufficient number of decimal places...dividend, annex decimal ciphers and continue the division. 16. Divide 423.68 by 100. PROCESS. 100)423.68 - 4.2368 the decimal point two places to the left divides...

...be supplied by prefixing ciphers. 2. Before commencing the division, the number of decimal place« in the dividend should be made at least equal to the...dividend, annex decimal ciphers and continue the division. DIVISION. 16. Divide 423.68 by 100. PROCESS. ANALYSIS. — Since each removal of a figure 100)423.68...

...condition that no division shall be attempted until the number of decimal places in the dividend is at least equal to the number of decimal places in the divisor; eg -375 -f- -25, 375 ^ -25, 37-5 -f- -25. In the first two examples no change need be made ; in the...

...condition that no division shall be attempted until the number of decimal places in the dividend is at least equal to the number of decimal places in the divisor; eg -375 -H -25, 375 -*- -25, 37-5 -*- -25In the first two examples no change need be made ; in the...

...dividend should be made at least equal to the number of decimal places in the divisor by annexing ciphers. 3. When there is a remainder after using all the figures of the dividend, annei decimal ciphers and continue the division. Divide : Divide : 2. .0864 by .24. 14. 1.1502 by .0027....

...SUGGESTIONS. — 1. Do not commence the division until the number of decimal places in the dividend is at least equal to the number of decimal places in the divisor. Supply any deficiency in the dividend by annexing ciphers. 2. If the divisor and dividend have the...