k Using Answer Memory (Ans)

The result of any new calculation you perform on the calculator is stored automatically in Answer Memory (Ans).

A Automatic Insertion of Ans in Consecutive Calculations

If you start a new calculation while the result of a previous calculation is still on the display, the calculator will insert Ans into the applicable location of the new calculation automatically.

Example 1: To divide the result of 3 × 4 by 30

b

3*4E(Next) /30E

Pressing / inputs Ans automatically.

Example 2: To determine the square root of the result of 32 + 42

b

3x+4xE

!E

Note

As in the above examples, the calculator automatically inserts Ans as the argument of any calculation operator or scientific function you input while a calculation result is on the display.

In the case of a function with a parenthetical argument (page 15), Ans automatically becomes the argument only in the case that you input the function alone and then press E. Note, however, that with natural display Ans may not become the argument automatically when using a function with a parenthetical argument.

Basically, Ans is inserted automatically only when the result of the previous calculation is still on the display, immediately after you executed the calculation that produced it. If you want to insert Ans after clearing the display by pressing o, press 1-(Ans).

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