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Using random numbers for simulations

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HP 35s Using random numbers for simulations

In RPN or algebraic mode:

This corresponds to a demand of 20 newspapers. In RPN mode, press

This corresponds to a demand of 15 newspapers. In RPN mode, press

This corresponds to a demand of 20 newspapers. In RPN mode, press

This corresponds to a demand of 20 newspapers.

Answer:

The results were demands of 20, 15, 20, and 20 newspapers. If the simulation were carried out for a longer

period (which could be done by writing a program), other levels of demand would be generated. Figures 5

through 9 show the display assuming algebraic mode.

Example 3: Simulate rolling 2 dice. Use a starting seed of 0.345678

Solution:

When a die is rolled, the result is equally likely to be a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Since the HP 35s random numbers

are decimal numbers, it will be necessary to transform them into integers between 1 and 6. Since the

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Figure 5

. In algebraic mode:

Figure 6

. In algebraic mode:

Figure 7

. In algebraic mode:

Figure 8

. In algebraic mode:

Figure 9