The tutor's guide : being a complete system of arithmetic; with various branches in the mathematics. In six parts, Viz. I. Arithmetic in all its useful Rules, and to each a great Variety of Questions. II. Vulgar Fractions, in all their Parts. III. Decimal Fractions, with the Extraction of Roots of different Powers; to which are added, Rules, &c. for the easy Calculation of Interest and Annuities, &c. IV. Mensuration of both Superficies and Solids, applied to measuring Artificers Work, &c. with a Collection of Questions for Exercise. To which is added, the Specific Gravity of Metals, &c. V. Chronology, or the Method of finding the several Cicles, Epacts, Moveable Feasts, Time of High Water, &c. with a Collection of Questions relating to History; likewise all the most useful Examples on both the Globes. VI. Algebra, wherein the Method of raising and resolving Equations is rende ed easy, and illustrated with Variety of Examples and Numerical Questions. To which is added, an appendix, Containing different Forms of Acquittances, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. The Whole being designed for the Use of Schools, as a Question Book or a Remembrancer and Instructor, to such who have some Knowledge of Figures, and is adapted for the Use of the Gentleman and Scholar, as well as for the Man of Business: And is recommended by several eminent Mathematicians and School-Masters. The second edition, corrected and improved, with additions. By Charles Vyse, Teacher of the Mathematics, Author of the Young Ladies Accomptant, and Master of the Academy in Old Round Court, Strand.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vyse, Charles, fl. 1770-1815.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arithmetic--Early works to 1900.

Arithmetic.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],iv,[4],356p. ) ill. ;

Other Title:

Tutor's guide

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Robinson and Roberts, No. 25, in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCLXXII. [1772]

Notes:

Braces in imprint.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T137916.

OCLC:

642406412