Examples of “arithmetic” in a Sentence

noun The branch of mathematics dealing with basic operations on numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• He checked the bill with some quick mental arithmetic before paying.
• The kids are learning basic arithmetic in second grade.
• Simple arithmetic shows the plan will cost more than they claimed.

adjective Relating to, or using, arithmetic.

• The class solved several arithmetic problems on the board before lunch.
• An arithmetic mean is found by adding the numbers and dividing by how many there are.
• The sequence increases by an arithmetic progression, each term adding a fixed amount.