Sharp EL-738 operation manual Basic variable operations, TVM variables N, I/Y, PV, PMT, FV

Basic variable operations

TVM variables (N, I/Y, PV, PMT, FV)

A.Entering a value

Enter a value and then press the corresponding TVM vari- able key.

Note: You can also enter values into variables using arithmetic operations.

Ex. 100 x12 u

B.Displaying a value

Press fand the corresponding TVM variable key.

C.Executing calculation

Press @and the corresponding TVM variable key.

Listed financial variables

A.Entering a value

1.Select the desired financial calculation method by press- ing the corresponding financial calculation key.

2.Use z/ ito select the variable you wish to enter.

3.Enter the value and press Qwhen the “ENT” symbol appears.

Note: In step 3, you can also enter values into variables using arithmetic operations.

Ex. 100 x12 Q

B.Displaying a value

1.Use z/ ito show the variable and value.

C.Executing calculation

1.Use z/ ito select the variable you wish to calculate.

2.Press @when the “COMP” symbol appears.

Note: Pressing .bresets all the variables in the dis- played listed financial group to the default values. For details, see the relevant sections for each financial calcu- lation.

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