Sharp EL-738

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Example Key operation Result
4! =
4
. o =
2400
10
P
3
=
10
. q
3
=
72000
5
C
2
=
5
. p
2
=
1000
What is 25%
of 500?
500
x
25
. %
12500
What
percentage of
400 is 120?
120
8
400
. %
3000
500
+
(500
×
25%) =
500
+
25
. %
62500
400 – (400
×
30%) =
400
-
30
. %
28000
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.
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