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Press M, and now calculate the same example using the Æ key to store the first number,
then key in the second number and perform the operation.
Although the in-line function has fewer key strokes, performing this example using the Æ
key permits you to store a value and then perform other calculations following Æwithout
using parentheses.
Table 2-20 Example calculating percent change as an in-line function
Keys Display Description
Jj\¨
17.0 0 Ent er s number1, displays the
PEND annunciator indicating the
calculator is awaiting
instructions.
Gd
29_ Enters number 2.
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70.59 Calculates the percent change.
Table 2-21 Example calculating percent change using ‘INPUT’
Keys Display Description
JjÆ
17.0 0 Ent er s number1, and displays
the INPUT annunciator
indicating the number has been
stored.
Gd\¨
70.59 Enters number 2 and calculates
the percent change.
Table 2-22 Example displaying two-number functions with chain calculation
Keys Display Description
JjÆ
17.0 0 E nt ers number1, and displays
the INPUT annunciator.
Gd1DD
1VYAgj
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).