Stuck with Maths? Help Needed with Casio fx-85MS Calculator

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The user is seeking help with using the Casio fx-85MS calculator for a financial calculation involving a discount factor. They specifically need assistance with the power function to compute 2000/(1+0.08) to the power of 9. A response indicates that the correct button for powers is labeled with a caret (^) and is located above the sine function. Additionally, the EXP function can be used for powers of 10, providing an example for clarification. The discussion emphasizes the need for clear guidance on using the calculator effectively.
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Hi all. I have a Casio fx-85MS scientific calculator but forgot how to work it. I need to do calculations like 2000/(1+0.08) to the power of 9. Its a formula for working out the value of money in x amount of years at 8% discount factor. I can't rememer how to get the power of function on the calculator to work, I thought it was EXP something but can't figure it out. I even downloaded the userguide but can't understand it. Incase you havn't guessed its been a while since I needed to do mahts,
Any ideas?
Thanks
 
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The button labeled ^ should be the right one. According to a picture of this calculator I've found it is just above sin.

Use EXP to get powers of 10. For example: EXP,5,EXE would be the same as 10,^,5,EXE. Both results will be 100000.

Regards,

nazzard
 
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