From the PREFACE. IN preparing this introduction to Practical Mathematics, the authors have dealt only with those parts of the subject which seem to them to be of real value in practical work. They desire to thank Prof. R. A. Gregory and Mr. A. T. Simmons for valuable assistance given them during the preparation of the book and its passage through the press. Acknowledgments are also due to the Union of Lancashire and Cheshire Institutes (U. L.C.I.), the Midland Counties Union of Educational Institutions (M.C.U.), the Board ...
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From the PREFACE. IN preparing this introduction to Practical Mathematics, the authors have dealt only with those parts of the subject which seem to them to be of real value in practical work. They desire to thank Prof. R. A. Gregory and Mr. A. T. Simmons for valuable assistance given them during the preparation of the book and its passage through the press. Acknowledgments are also due to the Union of Lancashire and Cheshire Institutes (U. L.C.I.), the Midland Counties Union of Educational Institutions (M.C.U.), the Board of Education (B.E.), London University (Matric.), the Civil Service Commissioners (C.S.C.), and other authorities, who have kindly permitted the use of questions from their examination papers. * * * * * Table of Contents I. The Use of Signs, Symbols and Abbreviations. Positive and Negative Quantities. II. The Decimal Notation. The Index Notation. The Metric System. Weights and Densities. III. Significant Figures. Rough Checks on Accuracy. Contracted Methods of Calculation. IV. Elementary Mensuration. V. The Use of Formulae. Algebraic Manipulation. Equations. VI. The Use of Squared Paper. Graphs. VII. Factors. H.C.F. And L.C.M. Fractions. VIII. Algebraic Manipulation. Expansion and Factorisation. IX. Averages, Percentages. Ratio and Proportion. X. Mensuration Of Circle, Cylinder And Cone. Typical Examination Papers. Answers To Exercises. Index.
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