arithmetic

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As a matter of simple arithmetic, that is far too small a sample to rule out my hypothesis if we take Pangram’s other claims at face value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The basic arithmetic itself is subject to cavils resulting from the murkiness of some of the cost calculations and projections.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

So while the timeline of the conflict is uncertain, “the arithmetic is not” and “barrel math sets the price.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

In financial market arithmetic, a higher risk-free interest rate lowers the present value of future profits, the most basic component of stock prices, and holds down gains for broader indexes as a result.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

After all, in arithmetic, four quarters adds up to the same thing as two halves.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones