Discounted cash flow analysis, 17, 18, 37–43, 72

Display layout, 7 Display notation, 8 EFF, 17, 51, 74 ENT (symbol), 7, 20 Entering dates, 47 Entering numbers, 11 Error, 14, 76–78 EXP, 64

Financial calculations, 17, 18, 72 FIXED, 58, 75

FLO_A (FLOAT A), FLO_B (FLOAT B), 7, 9 Floating point, 8, 9

Formulas, 72–75 FV, 18, 22, 72 GRAD, 8, 9, 61, 78

Independent memory (M), 8, 12, 14, 15 Insert mode, 13

INV, 64

IRR, 40, 41, 72, 77

I/Y, 18, 22, 72, 77 LIFE (N), 18, 48, 74 LINE, 64

Listed financial variables, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19 LOG, 64

M (symbol), 8 MARGIN, 56, 75 MARK UP, 56, 75

M-D-Y 1, M-D-Y 2, 18, 44, 52, 73, 75 Memory clear key, 5, 12, 13 Modify function, 63

N, 18, 22, 72

NORMAL mode, 10, 17, 60 NET_PV, 40

NEW PRC (FV), 18, 54, 75 NPV, 40, 41, 72

OLD PRC (PV), 18, 54, 75 Ordinary annuity, 7, 22, 28 Overwrite mode, 13

Payment period (payment due), 22, 28 Percent change/compound interest calculations, 17, 18, 54–56, 75 PERIODS (N), 18, 54, 75

Playback function, 13 PMT, 18, 22, 72 PRICE, 58, 75

PRICE (PV), 18, 44, 45, 73, 76 Priority levels in calculations, 81, 82 PROFIT, 58

PV, 18, 22, 72 PWR, 64

P/Y, 18, 22, 72, 77 QUAD, 64 QUANTITY, 58 RAD, 8, 9, 61, 78 Random coin, 62 Random dice, 62 Random functions, 62–63

Random integer, 63 Random numbers, 62 RATE (I/Y), 18, 40, 72 RBV, 48, 74

RDV, 48, 74

REDEMPT (FV), 18, 44, 73, 76 RESET switch, 5, 12, 81 Resetting the calculator, 5 SALVAGE (FV), 18, 48, 74 SCI, 7, 8

Scientific calculations, 60–63 Scientific notation, 8, 9, 11, 63 SD, 64

SELL, 56, 75

SET UP menu, 8–10 SL, 9, 48, 74 Specifications, 82 START MONTH, 48, 74, 77 (symbol), 8, 10, 64 STAT (statistics) mode, 10, 64 Statistical calculations, 10, 64–71 Statistical data, 12, 64–67, 76 Statistical variables, 12, 14, 16, 68 Symbol, 7

SYD, 9, 48, 74 TAB, 7, 8

Temporary memory (A-H, X-Z), 12, 14, 15 TVM (time value of money) solver,

17, 22–32, 72

TVM variable, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22 VARIABLE, 58, 75

YEAR, 12, 48, 77

YIELD (I/Y), 18, 44, 45, 73, 76, 77

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Sharp EL-738 operation manual Formulas, 72-75 FV, 18, 22, 72 GRAD, 8, 9, 61