User Manual

1: Overview of Calculator Operations 19
Calculations Using Constants
&
`
stores a number and an operation for use in repetitive
calculations.
After you store the constant, you can use it in subsequent
calculations by entering a new value and pressing
N
. The
constant is cleared when you press any key other than a
numeric entry key or
N
.
Example: Multiply 3, 7, and 45 by 8.
Procedure Keystrokes Display
Clear calculator.
&
U
0.00
Begin first calculation.
3 3
Store
Q
8 in the constant register.
<
&
`
8
N
24.00
Compute 7
Q
8.
7
N
56.00
Compute 45
Q
8.
45
N
360.00
Keystrokes for Constant Calculations
The following table shows how to set the constant for addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, universal power, and
percent. The constant value is denoted by
c
.
Keystrokes Function
n
H
&
`
c
N
Adds
c
to each subsequent entry.
n
B
&
`
c
N
Subtracts
c
from each subsequent entry.
n
<
&
`
c
N
Multiplies each subsequent entry by
c
.
n
6
&
`
c
N
Divides each subsequent entry by
c
.
n
;
&
`
c
N
Raises each subsequent entry to the power of
c
.
n
H
&
`
c
2
N
Adds
c
% of each subsequent entry to that entry.
n
B
&
`
c
2
N
Subtracts
c
% of each subsequent entry from that
entry.
Repeat constant calculations with
n
N
.