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: 0267122969 ISBN 13: 9780267122967

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical arithmetic for everyday money and measurement with this concise guide.

This introduction presents the core rules of arithmetic as used in common business, with attention to the federal currency and real-world calculations. Designed for schools in the United States, it aims to build confident, practical computing skills.

The book covers how numbers are read and written (notation and numeration), and the five main operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also explains fractions, decimals, and the duodecimal system, plus how to apply these ideas to money, measurement, and accounting. Clear rules, worked examples, and mental exercises help learners practice and check their work.

• Step-by-step rules for basic operations and their real‑world use
• Guidance on fractions, decimals, and money-related calculations
• Practical topics such as measures, area, volume, and simple interest
• A structured progression with exercises and tables to reinforce learning

Ideal for readers beginning arithmetic in a school setting or revising practical skills for everyday use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267122969
• ISBN 13: 9780267122967
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 114