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1820 June 26
Question. What do you understand by the num
diversified modes of numeration.
Answer
Question. How many and What are the diversified modes of numeration
most in use
Answer namely
1 First, that applied to quantity considerd with reference
to bodies: whether expressed by measure or by weight.
2. Secondly that applied to time: quantity considered with reference to of in the case of moments
or seconds. 2. minutes. 3. day hours. 4. days. 5. weeks. 6
Months. 7. Years.
3. That applied to quantity, considered with reference
to value in exchange: viz. in England 1 farthings. 2
pence. 3. shillings. 4. pounds.
Identifier: | JB/550/414/002 "JB/" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 550.
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