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Question from joAnn, a student: i am trying to figure out how to solve a question like this for example: 650(1+.005)96 I have been doing it this way but takes forever and wanted to know a shorter way 650 x 1.005 x 1.005 x 1.005 x 1.005 96 times HELP |
Hi joAnn,
On my calculator there is a "power" button labeled $y^x.$ This lets you find powers.
First I typed in 1.005 then pressed the $y^x$ button then I typed 96 followed by the = button. This gave me $1.005^{96}$ so I multiplied this by 650.
Is there such a button on your calculator?
Penny
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