HP 10bII+ User Manual page 46

Table 2-20 Example calculating percent change as an in-line function
Keys
Jj\¨
Gd
4
M
Press , and now calculate the same example using the
then key in the second number and perform the operation.
Table 2-21 Example calculating percent change using 'INPUT'
Keys
JjÆ
Gd\¨
Although the in-line function has fewer key strokes, performing this example using the
key permits you to store a value and then perform other calculations following
using parentheses.
Table 2-22 Example displaying two-number functions with chain calculation
Keys
JjÆ
Gd1DD
1VYAgj
\¨
38 Getting Started
Display Description
17.00 Enters number1, displays the
PEND annunciator indicating the
calculator is awaiting
instructions.
29_ Enters number 2.
70.59 Calculates the percent change.
Æ
Display Description
17.00 Enters number1, and displays
the INPUT annunciator
indicating the number has been
stored.
70.59 Enters number 2 and calculates
the percent change.
Display Description
17.00 Enters number1, and displays
the INPUT annunciator.
87_ Enters and performs the chain
calculation. Results are stored
and used in the next operation.
The PEND annunciator and the
blinking cursor indicate an
operation is pending as the
calculator awaits instructions.
70.59 Calculates the percent change
between 17 and the result of the
chain operation (29).
key to store the first number,
Æ
Æ
without