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The phrase "mental calculation" is correct and can be used in written English.
It refers to the process of solving a problem or performing an operation in one's mind without the use of external aids, such as a calculator. Example: Sarah was able to quickly determine the total cost of her groceries through mental calculation, impressing her friends with her strong math skills.
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Therefore, it is more convenient to calculate by mental calculation.
We examined CP, a mental calculation prodigy, and a control group of 11 normal calculators for moderate mental arithmetic tasks.
For each participant, the average values of HR were calculated for the cognitive task during the rest and the mental calculation phases.
She does the mental calculation.
We all have our own mental calculation.
"I did a quick mental calculation," she said.
"A million is six grand," says Merrett, doing a quick mental calculation.
I go through the same mental calculation over and over again.
That's probably the equivalent of—" he paused to do a mental calculation.
I performed a quick mental calculation and figured the renovation and the new trucks cost about a million dollars.
But when the tables were turned, the mental calculation went inexplicably awry.
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