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Field of applied mathematics, concerned with mathematical modeling of financial markets
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Arithmetick made easie, for the use and benefit of trades-men . Wherein the nature and use of fractions, both vulgar and decimal, are taught by a new and exact method. Also the mensuration of solids and superficies. The eighteenth edition. By J. Ayres, late writing-master in St. Paul's Church-Yard, London. To which is added, a short and easie method; after which shop-keepers may state, post, and balance their books of accompts. By Charles Snell, writing-master, and accomptant, in Foster-Lane, London. The whole perused, and many errours corrected by E. Hatton, gent.
Ayres, John, fl. 1680-1700.
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Date: 1730
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An entire new system of mercantile calculation , by the use of universal arbiter numbers. Introduced by an elementary description of, and commercial and political reflections on universal trade. Illustrated and Exemplified by the Elements of the Chain Rule of Three, the Nature of the Exchanges, and of all Charges and Contingencies on Goods; Which are also reduced to a Plain and Concise System, Intirely New and Universal. By an old merchant.
Old merchant
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Date: M,DCC,XCV. [1795]
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The American instructor: or, Young man's best companion . Containing, spelling, reading, writing, and arithmetick, in an easier way than any yet published; and how to qualify any person for business, without the help of a master. Instructions to write variety of hands ... How to write letters on business or friendship. Forms of indentures ... releases, &c. Also merchants' accompts, and a short and easy method of shop and book-keeping; with a description of the several American colonies. Together with the carpenter's plain and exact rule: shewing how to measure carpenters ... and painters work ... Likewise the practical gauger made easy ... To which is added, The poor planter's physician ... And also prudent advice to young tradesmen and dealers. The whole better adapted to these American colonies, than any other book of the like kind. By George Fisher, accomptant.
Fisher, George, accomptant.
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Date: 1748
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The universal accountant, and complete merchant , new modelled. The sixth edition, with many essential additions, alterations, and improvements. Two volumes in one, by William Gordon, Late of Glasgow, now of the Mercantile Academy, Edinburgh.
Gordon, William, fl. 1763-1809.
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Date: 1796
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Arithmetick: a treatise designed for the use and benefit of trades-men . Wherein the nature and use of fractions, both vulgar and decimal, are taught by a new and easie method. Also the mensuration of solids and superficies. The eighth edition, corrected and amended. By J. Ayres, at the Hand and Pen in St. Paul's Church yard.
Ayres, John, fl. 1680-1700.
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Date: 1705
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