Random Functions - Sharp EL-738F Operation Manual

Example
4! =
P =
10 3
C =
5 2
What is 25%
of 500?
What
percentage of
400 is 120?
×
+
500 (500
25%) =
×
400 – (400
30%) =

Random Functions

This calculator has four kinds of random functions (the 2nd func-
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 . |
0 = . To generate further random numbers in succession,
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 . | 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 . | 2 = . To generate
further random numbers in succession, press = for each
number. Press s to exit.
Key operation
4 . o =
10 . q 3 =
5 . p 2 =
500 x 25 . %
120 8 400 . %
500 + 25 . %
400 - 30 . %
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Result
2400
72000
1000
12500
3000
62500
28000