Arithmetique made easie, or, A perfect methode for the true knowledge and practice of natural arithmetique, according to the ancient vulgar way, without dependence upon any other author for the grounds thereof. By Edm. Wingate Esquire. The second edition. Enlarged (at the request and with the approbation of the author) with divers chapters and necessary rules; together with an appendix containing 7 chapters, whose contents are as followeth, viz. Chap. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Of rules of practice. Of exchange of coins, waights [sic], and measures. Of interest of money. A geometricall demonstration of the rule of alligation alternate; where, of the composition of medicines. A geometricall demonstration of the rule of false. Subtile and pleasant questions, exercising all the parts of naturall arithmetique. Recreative questions, exercising symbolicall arithmetique, and the rule of algebra. By John Kersey teacher of mathematiques.

People / Organizations

• Edmund Wingate (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by J. Flesher for Phil. Stephens at the Gilded Lion in Pauls Church-yard, 1650.

Added name

Kersey, John, 1616-1690?.

Publication year

1650

ESTC No.

R26386

Grub Street ID

109712

Description

[16], 128, 131-461, [5] p. : diagrams, tables ; 8⁰

Note

Title words "Of rules ... rule of algebra." gathered by a left brace.

Text continuous despite pagination.

With marginal notes.

Originally published in 1630.

Uncontrolled note

Wing erroneously reports that the imprint year for this item is 1652