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Decimal system - Early works to 1800
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A concise but comprehensive treatise of vulgar and decimal arithmetic: together with a compendium of algebra. Wherein the rudiments of that admired art are made easy. To which is added, A plain and familiar Investigation and Illustration of the Theorems in Simple and Compound Interest, Annuities, purchasing of Freehold Estates, Annuities on Lives, &c. The whole being conducted in such a Manner as to render it generally useful. By W. Thompson, Writing Master, Accomptant, &c. in Carlisle.
Thompson, W., writing master.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
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The autumnal equinox ascertained, without the use of astronomical tables. By the author of An attempt to illustrate the usefulness of decimal arithmetic.
Rivet, William.Date: M.DCC.LXX. [1770]