arithmetic

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Rivian’s decision to take on the risk of a ballot measure—and nearly $5 million of expenses—was a matter of arithmetic, said Alan Hoffman, Rivian’s policy chief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

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

Yet, beneath this statistical bounty lies more troubling arithmetic.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Nat said, “Huh! I like arithmetic better. Two plus two is four. Always. Nobody’s going to shake you when you say that.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham