Mercantile Arithmetic

Mercantile Arithmetic: Adapted To The Commerce Of The United States, In Its Domestic And Foreign Relations is a book written by Michael Walsh and published in 1831. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of arithmetic as applied to the field of commerce in the United States. It covers a wide range of topics related to business and trade, including calculations for buying and selling goods, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and profit and loss calculations. The book is designed to be useful for both merchants and students of commerce, providing practical examples and exercises to help readers understand and apply the concepts presented. The author also includes a section on the history of arithmetic and its development over time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of commerce and the role of arithmetic in business.With An Appendix, Containing Practical Systems Of Mensuration, Gauging, And Bookkeeping.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.