This book presents a comprehensive guide to mercantile arithmetic, a vital aspect of commerce in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It covers fundamental concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as more advanced topics like decimals, fractions, and compound calculations. The author presents numerous practical examples and problems, drawn from real-life commercial transactions, to illustrate the application of these concepts. The book also includes sections on weights and measures, currency exchange, and other practical information relevant to merchants and traders of the period. Overall, this book provides a valuable resource for understanding the mathematical principles underlying mercantile practices during this era.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive guide to mercantile arithmetic, a vital aspect of commerce in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It covers fundamental concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as more advanced topics like decimals, fractions, and compound calculations. The author presents numerous practical examples and problems, drawn from real-life commercial transactions, to illustrate the application of these concepts. The book also includes sections on weights and measures, currency exchange, and other practical information relevant to merchants and traders of the period. Overall, this book provides a valuable resource for understanding the mathematical principles underlying mercantile practices during this era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332952076_0
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