Sharp EL-738C User Manual
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Example
Key operation
Result
4! =
4 . o =
2400
10
P
3
=
10 . q 3 =
72000
5
C
2
=
5 . p 2 =
1000
What is 25%
of 500?
of 500?
500 x 25 . %
12500
What
percentage of
400 is 120?
percentage of
400 is 120?
120 8 400 . %
3000
500
+
(500
×
25%) =
500 + 25 . %
62500
400 – (400
×
30%) =
400 - 30 . %
28000
Random Functions
This calculator has four kinds of random functions (the 2nd func-
tion of the
tion of the
- key).
Random numbers
A pseudo-random number, consisting of three signifi cant digits
from zero up to 0.999, can be generated by pressing
from zero up to 0.999, can be generated by pressing
. |
0 =. To generate further random numbers in succession,
press
press
= for each number. Press s to exit.
• To display numbers with three signifi cant digits, set the display
notation settings to “fl oating point”.
Random dice
To simulate a die roll, a random integer between 1 and 6 can
be generated by pressing
be generated by pressing
. | 1 =. To generate
further random numbers in succession, press
= for each
number. Press
s to exit.
Random coin
To simulate a coin fl ip, 0 (heads) or 1 (tails) can be randomly
generated by pressing
generated by pressing
. | 2 =. To generate
further random numbers in succession, press
= for each
number. Press
s to exit.
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