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Figuring : the joy of numbers / Shakuntala Devi.
LIBRA - Special QA241 .S43 1977
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Shakuntala Devi, 1939-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Number theory.
- Mathematical recreations.
- Ready-reckoners.
- Penn Provenance:
- Gotham Book Mart (former owner) (Gotham Book Mart Collection copy)
- Physical Description:
- 157 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition:
- First U.S. edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Harper & Row, [1977]
- Summary:
- Provides information and advice on addition, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and other aspects of mathematics.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Some terms defined
- The digits
- Multiplication
- Addition
- Division
- Subtraction
- GCM and LCM
- Squares and square roots
- Cubes and cube roots
- Percentages, discounts and interest
- Decimals
- Fractions
- The calendar
- Some special numbers
- Tricks and puzzles
- Conclusion.
- Local Notes:
- Gotham Book Mart Collection copy has dustjacket retained.
- Gotham Book Mart Collection copy has inscription which reads "To my darling Carmine: When you have mastered this book please teach me! Befuddled Mama."
- Other Format:
- Online version: Shakuntala Devi, 1939- Figuring.
- ISBN:
- 0060110694
- 9780060110697
- OCLC:
- 4228589
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