Robinson's New Higher Arithmetic: For High Schools, Academies, And Mercantile Colleges (1895)

By Horatio N. Robinson

Book Overview

Robinson's New Higher Arithmetic: For High Schools, Academies, And Mercantile Colleges is a comprehensive mathematics textbook written by Horatio Nelson Robinson and first published in 1895. Designed for use in high schools, academies, and mercantile colleges, the book covers a wide range of topics in arithmetic, including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and algebraic equations.The book is divided into 20 chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of arithmetic. The first chapter introduces the basic principles of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Subsequent chapters cover more advanced topics such as factoring, fractions, decimals, and percentages.Throughout the book, Robinson provides numerous examples and exercises to help students master the material. The exercises range in difficulty from simple calculations to more complex problems that require students to apply multiple concepts and techniques.In addition to its comprehensive coverage of arithmetic, Robinson's New Higher Arithmetic also includes a section on business mathematics, which covers topics such as interest, discount, banking, and insurance. This section is particularly useful for students who plan to pursue careers in business or finance.Overall, Robinson's New Higher Arithmetic is an excellent resource for students who want to develop a strong foundation in arithmetic and prepare themselves for more advanced studies in mathematics. Its clear explanations, numerous examples, and challenging exercises make it a valuable addition to any high school or college mathematics curriculum.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437151043
• ISBN13: 9781437151046
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"