The tutor's guide

being, a complete system of arithmetic ; with various branches in the mathematics. In six parts, viz. I. Arithmetic in all its useful Rules, and to each a great Variety of Questions. II. Vulgar Fractions, in all their Parts. III. Decimal Fractions, with the Extraction of Roots of different Powers ; to which are added, Rules, &c. for the easy calculation of Interest and Annuities, &c. IV. Mensuration of Superficies & Solids, applied to Measuring Artificers Work, &c. with a Collection of Questions for Exercise. To which is added, the specific Gravity of Metals, &c. V. Chronology, or the Method of finding the several Cycles, Epacts, Moveable Feasts, Time of High Water, &c. with a Collection of Questions relating to History ; Likewise all the most useful Examples on both the Globes. VI. Algebra, wherein the Method of raising and resolving Equations is rendered easy, and illustrated with Variety of Examples and Numerical Questions. To which is added, an appendix, Containing different Forms of Acquittances, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. The whole being designed for the use of Schools, as a Question Book, or a Remembrancer and Instructor to such who have some Knowledge of Figures, and is adapted for the Use of the Gentleman and Scholar, as well as for the Man of Business: and is recommended by several eminent Mathematicians and School-Masters. A new edition, corrected and improved, with additions. By Charles Vyse, Author of the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's New Guide to the English Tongue, &c. and Master of the Academy at West Ham Abbey, Essex

by Charles Vyse