This classic work serves as a comprehensive guide to arithmetic, covering fundamental principles and advanced concepts. Ideal for students of higher mathematics, this book will provide the necessary foundation to succeed in more advanced studies. Bézout thoroughly explains arithmetic in a clear and accessible manner, allowing readers to fully grasp the concepts. With numerous examples and exercises, this book is an excellent tool for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of arithmetic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.