The Teachers' Assistant, or a System of Practical Arithmetic: Wherein the Several Rules of That Useful Science Are Illustrated by a Variety of Examples; A Large Proportion of Which Are in Federal Mone - Hardcover

Stephen Pike

9780265985229: The Teachers' Assistant, or a System of Practical Arithmetic: Wherein the Several Rules of That Useful Science Are Illustrated by a Variety of Examples; A Large Proportion of Which Are in Federal Mone

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ISBN 10: 0265985226 ISBN 13: 9780265985229

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master practical arithmetic with a proven, reader-friendly structure

The Teachers' Assistant, or a System of Practical Arithmetic, offers concise rules paired with a wide range of examples. This edition emphasizes how numbers work in real tasks, from daily calculations to trade scenarios, making the subject approachable for students and learners alike.

This edition presents arithmetic step by step, starting with simple rules and building toward more advanced topics. It covers standard operations, money and weights, and practical applications like Federal money, tare and tret, neat weight, and various methods of calculation. The book also includes explanations of numeric notation and reading large numbers, along with numerous worked examples to show how to apply each rule.

Clear rules and a progressive sequence designed to fit classroom and self-study use
Practical topics such as weight, tare, gross and neat weight, and commercial calculations
Extensive worked examples, from basic arithmetic to compound operations and inquiries
Prominent topics like Simple and Compound Interest, discounts, and promissory questions

Ideal for readers seeking a solid foundation in arithmetic through concrete, real-world problems. This edition is well-suited for teachers, students, or anyone revising fundamental math skills.

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