...5. 5 The following rule is to be observed in examples where there is a remainder. 54. If we multiply the divisor by the quotient, and to the product add the remainder, we must obtain the dividend; this is the method of proving division, and of discovering whether the...

...5. 5 The following rule is to be observed in examples where there is a remainder. 54. If we multiply the divisor by the quotient, and to the product add the remainder, we must obtain the dividend ; this is the method of proving division, and of discovering whether the...

...less than the divisor, place a cipher in the quotient, and bring down another figure. Proof. Multiply the divisor by the quotient, and to the product add the remainder, if any, and if the sum equal the dividend, the work it right. Examples. 1. Divide 147 by 4. Having written...

...Divisor and Dividend as in the following examples, and observe the manner of working them. Proof. — Multiply the Quotient by the Divisor, or the Divisor...Quotient ; and to the Product, add the remainder, the sum will be the same as the Dividend if the work be right. Divisor. Dividend. Quotient. Divisor....

...before, and continue dividing in the same manner till all the figures are divided. PROOF. Multiply the divisor by the quotient, and to the product add the remainder, and if the sum be equal to the dividend, it is supposed to be right. OBS. 1. The dividend, divisor,...

...the last figure, set the divisor under it, and annex the result to the quotient. PROOF. — Multiply the divisor by the quotient, and to the product add the remainder, when there is one ; if the work is right the result will be equal to the dividend. / h EXAMPLES. (1.)...

...before, and continue dividing in the same manner till all the figures are divided. PROOF. Multiply the divisor by the quotient, and to the product add the remainder, and if the sum be equal to the dividend, it is supposed to be right. OBS. 1. The dividend, divisor,...

...quotient, and annex the next figure, 7, making 27, which contains the divisor 9 times. PROOF. — Multiply the divisor by the quotient, and to the product add the remainder, and if the result be like the dividend, the work is right. Thus : Quotient 15609 Divisor 4)1486 Dividend....

...Prefix means to place before ; annex, to place after. ART. 50. First Method of Proof . — Multiply the divisor by the quotient, and to the product add the remainder, if any, and, if the work is right, the sum thus obtained will be equal to the dividend. QUESTIONS. —...

...underneath, with a line between them, at the right of the quotient. 74. first Method of Proof. — Multiply the divisor by the quotient, and to the product add the remainder, if any, and if the work be right, the sum thus obtained will be equal to the dividend. NOTE. — This...