Practical Mathematics by Claude Palmer
Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra and Trigonometry - Table of Contents
PART-I: ARITHMETIC
- 1. Introduction to Arithmetic
- 2. Common Fractions
- 3. Decimal Fractions
- 4. Short Methods and Checks
- 5. Weights and Measures
- 6. Percentages and Applications
- 7. Ratio and Proportion
- 8. Density and Specific Gravity
- 9. Powers and Roots
PART-II: GEOMETRY
- 10. Plane Surfaces, Lines and Angles
- 11. Triangles
- 12. Circles
- 13. Graphical Methods
- 14. Prisms
- 15. Cylinders
- 16. Pyramids, Cones and Frustums
- 17. The Sphere
- 18. Various Other Solids
PART-III: ALGEBRA
- 19. Notation and Definitions
- 20. Formulas and Translations
- 21. Positive and Negative Numbers
- 22. Addition and Subtraction
- 23. Equations
- 24. Multiplication
- 25. Division, Special Products and Factors
- 26. Equations
- 27. Fractions
- 28. Equations and Formulas
- 29. Equations with more than One Unknown
- 30. Exponents, Powers and Roots
- 31. Quadratic Equations
- 32. Variation
- 33. Graphics
PART-IV: LOGARITHMS & TRIGONOMETRY
- 34. Logarithms
- 35. Introduction, Angles
- 36. Trigonometric Functions
- 37. Tables and Their Uses
- 38. Right Triangles
- 39. Relations Between Ratios and Plotting
- 40. Trigonometric Ratios of More Than One Angle
- 41. Solution of Oblique Triangles
What You Will Learn in Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra and Trigonometry
Practical Mathematics: Being the Essentials of Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra and Trigonometry by Claude Irwin Palmer is a classic, comprehensive instructional guide designed specifically for self-study, vocational students, and working technicians. Serving as an accessible reference, this volume provides a solid framework for practical mathematics problem solving practice.
The book systematically covers applied arithmetic, essential algebra, practical geometry, logarithms, slide rule calculations, and introductory trigonometry. By combining clear explanatory prose with real-world trade and engineering applications, Palmer enables learners to execute essential practical formula derivations and calculations with total confidence.
Widely respected for its intuitive teaching approach, practical exercise sets, and clear diagrams, this treatise remains a timeless resource for adult learners and technical students. Palmer’s direct presentation arms readers with vital computational tools necessary for mastering applied mathematics principles.
Book Details & Specifications
Title:
Practical Mathematics by Claude Palmer
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill book company
Year:
1919
Pages:
528
Type:
PDF
Language:
English
ISBN-10 #:
1274123127
ISBN-13 #:
978-1274123121
License:
Public Domain Work
Amazon:
Amazon
About the Author: Claude Irwin Palmer
The author Claude Irwin Palmer
(1871–1931) was Professor of Mathematics and Dean of Students at the Armour Institute of Technology (now Illinois Institute of Technology), renowned for pioneering vocational math curricula.
Throughout his career, Professor Palmer specialized in creating accessible, practical textbooks tailored for tradesmen and engineering students, leaving behind a rich legacy of applied mathematics study guides.
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