Temple's Arithmetick: A Concise Introduction to Practical Arithmetick, in Which All the Rules That Occur in Common Business Are Applied to the Federal Currency; Designed for the Use of Schools in the - Hardcover

Samuel Temple

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266959873 ISBN 13: 9780266959878

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A concise introduction to practical arithmetic, designed for use in American schools, that applies the rules of arithmetic to everyday business and the Federal currency.

This edition presents practical arithmetic in a clear, approachable form, emphasizing how to read, write, and compute numbers as they appear in money, measurements, and common trade. It covers essential rules, fractions, decimals, and related computations, with added material on duodecimal arithmetic and money calculations to support real-world learning.

• Clear explanations of fundamental rules and how they apply to money and trade.
• Worked examples and patterns that build practical skills for daily calculations.
• Topics include vulgar fractions, decimals, duodecimals, and simple/compound interest.
• Additional material aimed at improving mental computation and practical exercises.

Ideal for students and teachers seeking a time-tested, hands-on guide to arithmetic in business contexts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266959873
• ISBN 13: 9780266959878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 113