How to Calculate Quickly

Author: Henry Sticker
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486318729
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
Many useful procedures explained and taught: 2-column addition, left-to-right subtraction, mental division of large numbers, more. Also numerous helpful shortcuts. More than 8,000 problems, with solutions. 1945 edition.

How to Calculate Quickly

Author: Henry Sticker
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048620295X
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
A number sense approach to the four basic operations of arithmetic together with fractions and decimals

Secrets of Mental Math

Author: Arthur Benjamin
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307338401
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers. Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks. This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible, dramatically improve your memory for numbers, and—maybe for the first time—make mathematics fun. Yes, even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks. You’ll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits, compute with fractions, and determine squares, cubes, and roots without blinking an eye. No matter what your age or current math ability, Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly. This is the math they never taught you in school.

The Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic Mathematics

Author: Jakow Trachtenberg
Publisher: Souvenir Press
ISBN: 0285639951
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
Do high-speed, complicated arithmetic in your head using the Trachtenberg Speed System. Ever find yourself struggling to check a bill or a payslip? With The Trachtenberg Speed System you can. Described as the 'shorthand of mathematics', the Trachtenberg system only requires the ability to count from one to eleven. Using a series of simplified keys it allows anyone to master calculations, giving greater speed, ease in handling numbers and increased accuracy. Jakow Trachtenberg believed that everyone is born with phenomenal abilities to calculate. He devised a set of rules that allows every child to make multiplication, division, addition, subtraction and square-root calculations with unerring accuracy and at remarkable speed. It is the perfect way to gain confidence with numbers.

Think Like A Maths Genius

Author: Michael Shermer
Publisher: Souvenir Press
ISBN: 0285640666
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 237

Book Description
Did you know that it's easier to add and subtract from left to right, rather than the other way round? And that you can be taught to square a three-digit number in seconds? In Think Like A Maths Genius, two mathematicians offer tips and tricks for doing tricky maths the easy way. With their help, you can learn how to perform lightning calculations in your head, discover methods of incredible memorisation and other feats of mental agility. Learn maths secrets for the real world, from adding up your shopping and calculating a restaurant tip, to figuring out gambling odds (or how much you've won) and how to solve sudoku faster.

Miracle Math

Author: Harry Lorayne
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing
ISBN: 9780880298766
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Presents mathematical shortcut and "how to develop a calculator in your head."

The Mental Calculator's Handbook

Author: Robert Fountain
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300846658
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 500

Book Description
Written by two of the world's foremost authorities on mental calculation, The Mental Calculator's Handbook is essential reading for aspiring calculating prodigies. From multiplying fractions to extracting square roots, all the techniques are presented and explained in a clear and rigorous way.

Short-Cut Math

Author: Gerard W. Kelly
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486131521
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 127

Book Description
Clear, concise compendium of about 150 time-saving math short-cuts features faster, easier ways to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Each problem includes an explanation of the method. No special math ability needed.

Quick and Easy Math

Author: Isaac Asimov
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
Describes shortcuts to use in solving problems in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions.

Sample Size Calculations

Author: Paul Mathews
Publisher: Mathews Malnar and Bailey
ISBN: 0615324614
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 341

Book Description
Sample Size Calculations: Practical Methods for Engineers and Scientists presents power and sample size calculations for common statistical analyses including methods for means, standard deviations, proportions, counts, regression, correlation, and measures of agreement. Topics of special interest to quality engineering professionals include designed experiments, reliability studies, statistical process control, acceptance sampling, process capability analysis, statistical tolerancing, and gage error studies. The book emphasizes approximate methods, but exact methods are presented when the approximate methods fail. Monte Carlo and bootstrap methods are introduced for situations that don't satisfy the assumptions of the analytical methods. Solutions are presented for more than 170 example problems and solutions for selected example problems using PASS, MINITAB, Piface, and R are posted on the Internet.