4 Introduction

zThe various appendices describe additional details of calculator operation as well as warranty and service information.

zThe Function Key Index and Programming Key Index at the back of the handbook can be used as a handy page reference to the comprehensive information inside the manual.

Financial Calculations in the United Kingdom

The calculations for most financial problems in the United Kingdom are identical to the calculations for those problems in the United States — which are described in this handbook. Certain problems, however, require different calculation methods in the United Kingdom than in the United States. Refer to Appendix G for more information.

For More Solutions to Financial Problems

In addition to the specialized solutions found in Sections 12 through 16 of this handbook, many more are available in the optional hp 12c platinum Solutions Handbook. Included are solutions to problems in lending, forecasting, pricing, statistics, savings, investment analysis, personal finance, securities, Canadian mortgages, learning curves in manufacturing, options pricing, and queuing theory. The solutions handbook is available online at the hp 12c platinum website.

HP would like to thank the following for their contribution:

Gene Wright, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN, USA

and

Tony Hutchins, Wellington, NZ

Jordi Hidalgo, Barcelona, Spain

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Printed Date: 2005/8/1

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