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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 Superficies and Solids, applied to measuring Artificers' Works, &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 Cycles, 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 rendered easy, and illustrated with a 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 of the Man of Business: And is recommended by several eminent Mathematicians and School-Masters. The ninth edition, corrected and improved. By Charles Vyse, Author of the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's New Guide to the English-Tongue, &c. &c.
printed for G.G. and J. Robinson, Pater-Noster-Row
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