Rapid Math Without a Calculator

by Fredrick A. Collins

Collins shows readers how to do arithmetic and mathematical calculations in their heads, without recourse to a calculator. With minimum application of the hints, strategies and shortcuts contained... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080652779X
• ISBN13: 9780806527796
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

"Several Ways to Skin a Cat"

"Rapid Math Without a Calculator", by A.F. Collins, Reprinted Citadel Press, NJ, 1956/1987/2006. (Originally ISBN 0-8065-1058-7). Soft cover, paged, illustrations & tables, & Index. 8 1/4" x 5 3/8". Author, noted mathematician & physicist, introduces basic arithmetic nomenclature, then focuses on methods including rapid addition & subtraction, short cuts in multiplication, division, fractions, finding square & cube roots, and concludes with useful tables & formulas and a brief introduction to magic with figures including magic squares, etc. The short cuts in multiplying & dividing certain number sets by using the complement or sliding methods and use of "casting out nines" or "method of unitates" (sum of figures making up a number reduced to one figure) to verify answers is intriguing. Current dependency on modern pocket-sized calculators can be devastating, for if they malfunction, persons not familiar with performing conventional or short cut arithmetic may be in a quandary, including the average person whether student, businessman, or homeowner. Collins describes techniques to evince rapid end-results using easily learned unconventional formats. Significantly, the book has been reprinted and updated and expanded since its original publication.

A great book

Easy tips, that are fast and practical. I only wish I'd found it years ago.