Nautical Mathematics

Originally published in 1943, this book was intended to supply a refresher course of mathematical instruction for volunteers in the Sea Cadet Corps.

S. A. Walling (Author), J. C. Hill (Author)

9781107642522, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 May 2014

144 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 0.9 cm, 0.16 kg

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.

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.

Subject Areas: Mathematics [PB]