ready reckoner

• Buch oder Tabelle mit vorab berechneten Werten, etwa Zinssätzen, Steuern oder anderen numerischen Daten, das zum schnellen Nachschlagen dient, ohne Berechnungen selbst durchführen zu müssen.

A book or table of pre-calculated values, such as interest rates, taxes, or other numerical data, used for quick reference without needing to perform calculations.

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   A book or table of pre-calculated values used for quick reference, especially in finance or mathematics.

   Berechnungstabelle

   • The accountant used a ready reckoner to calculate the interest quickly.
   • Before computers, builders relied on a ready reckoner for material estimates.
   • The tax ready reckoner helped him determine his annual liability.