| Math Logic |
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| Question : |
| What
is an Arithmometer ? |
Answer : |
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It is a computing machine. |
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Arithmometer was designed by Charles Xavier Thomas de Colmar in 1820. |
| Arithmometer
is made of brass, steel, and wood and is fitted with a leather
case suitable for desktop use. Pulling an attached ribbon rotated
several drums, each of which turned a gear connected to a digital
counter. |
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The arithmometer designed by Baldwin (patented 1875), could add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Economic conditions, however, prevented its immediate manufacture.
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