Author: Rajesh Kumar Thakur
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 267
ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788129123749
Description
Vedic mathematics plays an important role in performing fast and effective calculations. Its emphasis is on mental calculations – to keep your brain fit and alert.
A handy and useful guide to mastering Vedic mathematics without any help from experts.
Vedic mathematics is an ancient technique consisting of sixteen sutras and sixteen sub-sutras. It simplifies not only the fundamental arithmetic operations, such as multiplication and division, but also more advanced concepts such as simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, the factorization of cubic equations, and so on. This mathematical technique is rapidly emerging as a tool for students appearing in various competitive examinations, including CAT, MAT, XAT, SAT, engineering and banking examinations, where speed and accuracy play a vital role.
As a bonus for students, Rajesh Kumar Thakur has also included in this book chapters for CBSE and ICSE board examinations. Written in simple and lucid language, The Essentials of Vedic Mathematics has been designed to benefit the maximum number of readers. Now you can comprehend the basics of Vedic mathematics without any help from experts.
Contents
Contents
Foreword
Preface
What is Vedic Mathematics?
Why is Vedic Mathematics Essential?
Vedic Sutras
Vedic Sub-Sutra
1. Addition : Introduction
2. Subtraction
3. Multiplication
4. Multiplication through observation
5. Multiplication in Algebra
6. Division
7. Square
8. Square Root
9. Square Root of Irrational Number
10. Cube
11. Cube Root
12. Fourth Power of a Number
13. Fourth Root of a Number
14. Simultaneous Equation
15. Cubic Factorization
16. Quadratic Equation
17. Casting out Nines
18. Trigonometry
19. Questions for practice
20. Feedback from Students
21. Bibliography