Arithmetical problems; arranged for drill and review in primary, grammar, and high schools
Erastus Wentworth
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(RareBooksClub.com, May 15, 2012)
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...bill of goods to be purchased with the balance of $7548.15, after deducting 3% commission? 137. An agent purchased wheat for a flouring mill amounting to $5247.44. What was his commission at t 138. An agent receives $1500 for the purchase of wheat, after deducting 2% commission. What will be the amount of his commission? 139. A merchant paid a broker $2600 for a quantity of wheat, and his commission at 3%. What did he pay for the wheat alone? s lift. What is a draft for 1728.50 worth at %% premium? HI. What is the commission, at 2%, for the purchase of 1195 pounds of wool at 34 cents a pound? 142. If the interest on a note at 1% is $348.72, what would it be at 8%? 1J$. How many yards of cloth can be bought for $582.18, if 174 yards cost $695.53? 144. If 1085 bushels of corn will grow on 32 acres of land, how much can be produced on 124 acres? 145. If a ship sail 2694 miles in 28 days, how far will she sail in 7 weeks? 146. If $1200 will support a garrison 45 days, how long will $855.42 support it? 147. If a pasture will feed 125 horses 87 days, how many horses will it feed 58 days? 148. How many pounds of sugar can be purchased for $1750, if 247 pounds cost $38.50? 149. If a quantity of provisions will last a regiment of 965 soldiers 47 days, how many men will it feed 38 days? 160. How many yards of cambric g yard wide, will it take to line 127 yards of cloth 1-J yards wide? 151. If 160 pounds of tea cost $155, how much can be purchased for $243.12? 152. What cost 250 tons of coal, if 32 tons cost $297.50? 153. If 2850 bushels of wheat make 570 barrels of flour, how many barrels of flour can be made from 983 bushels of wheat? 154. If a man can earn $1200 in 304 days, how much will he earn in 448 days? 155. If an engine run 1750 miles in 85 hours, how far wi...