Lectures on the Philosophy of Arithmetic and the Adaptation of That Science to the Business Purposes of Life: With Numerous Problems, Curious and Useful, Solved by Various Modes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Uriah Parke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484682830 ISBN 13: 9780484682831

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical primer on arithmetic principles you can apply in daily life and business decisions.

Originally revised for teachers and students, this volume presents arithmetic from its history to its modern uses. It emphasizes clear explanations, real-world applications, and methods that anyone can grasp without advanced mathematics.

The book guides readers through the essentials of numbers, fractions, decimals, and proportion, then expands to how arithmetic informs trade, finance, measurement, and measurement systems. It blends theory with hands-on problems and approachable explanations designed for a wide audience.

• Foundations of numbers, notation, and the meaning behind basic operations.
• How fractions, decimals, and proportions work, with practical rules for calculation.
• Applications to money, interest, measurements, and everyday business scenarios.
• Historical context and problem-solving approaches that support independent study.

Ideal for readers who want a solid, useful grounding in arithmetic and its real-world uses.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484682830
• ISBN 13: 9780484682831
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 399