A Treatise Of Arithmetic: In Whole Numbers And Fractions (1729) - Paperback

by Thomas Weston (Author)

A Treatise of Arithmetic: In Whole Numbers and Fractions is a comprehensive guide to arithmetic written by Thomas Weston and originally published in 1729. The book covers a wide range of topics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and proportions. It is designed to be a practical resource for anyone who needs to perform arithmetic calculations, from students to merchants to tradespeople. The book begins with an introduction to arithmetic and a discussion of the basic principles of whole numbers. It then moves on to fractions, providing a detailed explanation of how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. The book also covers decimals, including how to convert between decimals and fractions. In addition to these basic topics, the book includes chapters on more advanced topics such as proportions, interest, and discount. It also provides practical examples and exercises throughout the text to help readers practice their arithmetic skills. Overall, A Treatise of Arithmetic: In Whole Numbers and Fractions is a valuable resource for anyone who needs to perform arithmetic calculations, whether for personal or professional purposes. Its clear explanations and practical examples make it an accessible and useful guide for students, merchants, and tradespeople alike.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.