The Percentage Key; Random Number Simulations - Casio Fx-82AU PLUS II User Manual

The percentage key

Mode: Computation
Method: To enter a percentage, for example 7.5% enter 7.5 followed by the percent key.
Example
Calculate 7.5% of 315.
7.5q(O315=

Random number simulations

Random number simulations are useful for exploring chance situations, for example rolling a die or
tossing a coin.
Mode: 1 Computation
Method: Press Q. then enter the lower and upper number required separated by a comma. Every
time you press =the calculator will display another random number in the specified range.
The following screen shows the calculator set to simulate rolls of a normal 6-sided die.
The button sequence to simulate a 6-sided die is Q.1q)6=. Every time you press the =
button the calculator will display another simulation.
Using the Ran# function
When the calculator is set to display answers in LineIO mode the Ran#function displays a random
decimal between 0 and 1. When the setting is MthIO Ran# displays a random fraction between 0 and 1.
In either setting the required button sequence is q.=.
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