HP 113394 User Guide - Page 32
Percentage and Calendar Functions
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32 Section 2: Percentage and Calendar Functions Percentages in ALG Mode In ALG mode, to find the amount corresponding to a percentage of a number: 1. Key in the base number. 2. Press §. 3. Key in the percentage. 4. Press b. 5. Press }. For example, to find 14% of $300: Keystrokes (ALG mode) Display OO 0.00 Clears any pending operations. 300 300. Keys in the base number. § 300.00 Tells the calculator to multiply the 300 by the percentage entered next. 14 14. Keys in the percentage. b 0.14 Divides the percentage by 100. } 42.00 Calculates the amount. In most cases, b divides a number by 100. The one exception is when a plus or minus sign precedes the number. For instance, 25 b results in 0.25. To find 25% of 200, press: 200 § 25 b}. (Result is 50.) Note: This is the last time the initial OO will be shown in these examples. Don't forget to clear the calculator in ALG mode before beginning a new calculation. File name: hp 12c pt_user's guide_English_HDPMF123E27 Page: 32 of 275 Printed Date: 2005/8/1 Dimension: 14.8 cm x 21 cm