Nautical Mathematics

by S. A. Walling, J. C. Hill

Overview

Originally published in 1943, this book was intended to supply a refresher course of mathematical instruction for volunteers in the Sea Cadet Corps. Each lesson is supplied with practical examples in order to apply the lesson to life at sea. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of education during WWII.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107642522
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	05/29/2014
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.35(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword; Preface; Tables; 1. The four rules; 2. Factors and least common multiple; 3. Fractions; 4. Decimals; 5. The metric system; 6. Foreign weights, measures and currency; 7. Nautical measures; 8. Relative speed; 9. Averages; 10. Ratio; 11. Proportion; 12. Percentage; 13. Accounts; 14. Square root; 15. Mensuration; 16. Graphs; Naval educational tests for revision; Tables of square roots; Answers; Index of nautical terms.