The Texas Instruments TI-36 Solar calculator includes functions for calculating combinations and permutations. To compute combinations, such as C(5,3), users should follow these steps: press 5, then 'a', followed by 3, 'b', then '2nd', and finally 'nCr'. For permutations, the process is identical, except 'nPr' is used instead of 'nCr' at the last step. This functionality is confirmed to work effectively on both new and older models of the TI-36.
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awkward said:I have an old TI-36 myself (still working great after many years). To calculate C(5,3):
1. Press 5
2. Press a
3. Press 3
4. Press b
5. Press 2nd
6. Press nCr
Permutations are similar, but press nPr at step 6.