The instructor's assistant. Being a compendium of arithmetic, both practical and theorical, in four parts, containing, 1. Arithmetic in whole Numbers, wherein are all the Rules demonstrated in a plain and easy Manner, having more Questions in each Rule than any now extant, some of which are worked at large, and others with their Answers annexed. 2. Vulgar Fractions, wherein several Things that have been omitted by others, are inserted in a plain and familiar Manner. 3. Decimal Fractions is also treated largely, as also the Square and Cube Roots. A general Rule for extracting the Roots of all Powers-Likewise Interest, Annuities, &c. both simple and compound (after the Method of the late Mr. Ward, but more copious) with necessary Tables to each Rule, shewing the Method of making them, and their Application to Use. 4. The Multiplication of Feet, Inches and Parts, shewn six different Ways; to which is annexed Geometrical Problems, the Mensuration of Superficies, and Artificers Work, in a plai

People / Organizations

• Joseph Smith ("printed by")
• Messrs. Hawes ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed by Joseph Smith, Wellclose-Square, for Messrs. Hawes and Co. Booksellers in Paternoster-Row, [1765]

Publication year

1765

ESTC No.

T223055

Grub Street ID

245750

Description

xxxv,[1],386,[2]p. : ill. ; 12°.

Note

With a final errata leaf.

Uncontrolled note

Preface dated: Portsmouth, July 30th, 1765