
Programming your calculator
DECIMAL
Purpose
To give the decimal expansion of a fraction to as many decimal places as desired.
Operation
Enter the numerator and the denominator, both whole numbers, pressing ![]()
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after each.
Each time you press ![]()
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, the next digit in the decimal expansion will be given. Record these on paper if you wish. Note that the decimal point is not displayed by the calculator.
Press ![]()
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ON when you wish to stop.
To test the program, check that the decimal expansion of 3/13 is 0.023076923..., which is a recurring decimal.
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