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``Foreseeable comments for the basic arithmetic tables up to 12'' by PrimeFan on 2007-01-19 18:34:25
Q: Why go up to 12? Why not stop at 10?
A: I suppose it just goes to show how old I am.

Q: Why put rows and columns for 1 in the multiplication and division tables? Aren't they just duplicates of the 'zeroeth' rows and columns?
A: They are in fact almost the same thing. But I wanted those tables to look to be about the same size as those for addition and subtraction.

Q: May I suggest a better way for handling precision in the division table while not making the table too much larger?
A: Please do. I'll be grateful for it.

Q: May I point out a mistake in the x operator y cell?
A: Please. I'll also be grateful for it. I did all these tables without the aid of a calculator, so it's possible I've screwed up somewhere.

Q: What about those examples for Conway's game of life?
A: Postponed another day.
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