HP 20b Consultant Financial manual One-Number Functions and the Math Menu

Mathematical Calculations

Table 2-2Simple Arithmetic Calculations in RPN Mode

Keys Display Description

*

Continues the operation with the displayed results.

=

Validates the final result of 77. Note the absence of the (*) annunciator.

One-Number Functions and the Math Menu

The key presses for the one-number mathematical functions listed in Table 2-3 below apply to all modes, Chain, Algebraic, and RPN. To execute one-number functions:

1.Key in a number, x , into the display.

2.Press the key or key combination corresponding to the operation you wish to execute. The results are displayed on the bottom line.

For example, to calculate 6 , press 6:n. A result of 2.45 is

calculated immediately and displays on the bottom line. The	symbol appears
on the top line.

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