The Elements, Analysis And Practice Of Arithmetic: Vulgar, Decimal, And Duodecimal, In All The Parts Of Modern Business, Mercantile Or Mechanical (177 - Paperback

""The Elements, Analysis And Practice Of Arithmetic: Vulgar, Decimal, And Duodecimal, In All The Parts Of Modern Business, Mercantile Or Mechanical"" is a book written by William Gordon and published in 1771. The book is a comprehensive guide to arithmetic, covering the three main systems of numerical notation used in the modern world: vulgar, decimal, and duodecimal. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of arithmetic. The first section provides an introduction to the basic principles of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The second section covers the use of fractions in arithmetic, including the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions. The third section of the book focuses on decimal notation, including the use of decimals in arithmetic and the conversion of fractions to decimals. The fourth section covers duodecimal notation, which is a base-12 system of numerical notation that was commonly used in ancient cultures. Throughout the book, Gordon provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand and practice the principles of arithmetic. He also includes practical applications of arithmetic in modern business, mercantile, and mechanical contexts. Overall, ""The Elements, Analysis And Practice Of Arithmetic"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning or improving their skills in arithmetic. It provides a thorough introduction to the basic principles of arithmetic and covers the three main systems of numerical notation used in modern society.With Plane Trigonometry, Rectangular And Oblique, Applied To The Computation Of Heights And Distances, On The Earth, On The Sea, And In The Heavens, By Arithmetic Only.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.