A Treatise on Arithmetic, in Theory and Practice: With an Appendix, Containing an Introduction to Mensuration (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Thomson

9780265877500: A Treatise on Arithmetic, in Theory and Practice: With an Appendix, Containing an Introduction to Mensuration (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265877504 ISBN 13: 9780265877500

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the essentials of arithmetic with a clear, regular course that builds skill and confidence.

This classic 19th‑century text presents a full, regular sequence of rules and operations, illustrated by numerous examples and practical exercises. It also includes a substantial appendix on mensuration and a focus on real-world applications in commerce, geography, astronomy, and more.

The author emphasizes approachable explanations over formal demonstrations, aiming to make reasoning and calculation accessible to learners at many levels. This edition adds new tables, an included tract on mensuration, and answers to most questions to support independent study and classroom use.

Comprehensive coverage of core operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and beyond.
Practical exercises and worked examples to build speed and accuracy in calculation.
Real‑world problem sets, including merchant accounts and common financial forms.
Additional material on mensuration and continued fractions for a broader mathematical foundation.

Ideal for students and teachers seeking a dependable, page‑by‑page guide to arithmetic and its applications.

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