fixed interest rate. For all arguments, cash paid out (such as deposits to sav- ings) is represented by negative numbers; cash received (such as dividend checks) is represented by positive numbers.

Straight Line Depreciation

Returns the straight line depreciation of an asset for a single period. The depre- ciation period must be expressed in the same unit as the life of the asset. For example, to see the depreciation in months, you must declare the life of the as- set in number of months. All arguments must be positive numbers.

Sum-of-Years' Digits Depreciation

Returns the sum-of-years' digits depreciation of an asset for a specified period. The life and period arguments must be expressed in the same units. For exam- ple, if life is given in months, period must also be given in months. All argu- ments must be positive numbers.

Double Declining Balance Depreciation

Returns the depreciation of an asset for a specific time period using the double- declining balance method. The life and period arguments must be expressed in the same units. For example, if life is given in months, period must also be given in months. All arguments must be positive numbers.

Using Conversion Functions

To use the Conversion Functions, click the Mode button (original mode is Calculator) until you reach the desired conversion mode. Once the desired conversion mode is displayed, enter the number you wish to convert and click on the appropriate conversion button (see list below). The result will be immediately displayed. You can also obtain the same result by entering the number to convert and choosing the corresponding item on the Modes Menu.

Metric to English

Distance

Weight

Centimeters to Inches

Grams to Ounces

Meters to Feet

Kilograms to Pounds

Meters to Yards

Tonnes to Long Tonnes (default)

Kilometers to Miles

Tonnes to Short Tonnes

English to Metrics

Distance

Weight

Inches to Centimeters

Ounces to Grams

Feet to Meters

Pounds to Kilograms

Yards to Meters

Long Tons to Tonnes(default)

Miles to Kilometers

Short Tons to Tonnes

Area and Volume Metric to English

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Volume

Area

Centimeters to Inches (square) Meters to Feet (square) Meters to Yards (square) Kilometers to Miles (square)

Meters to Feet (cubic) Meters to Yards (cubic) Liters to Pints

Liters to Gallons

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