Principal( 1 + interest )exponent [on a simple calc.]

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This discussion focuses on performing compound interest calculations using basic arithmetic operations on a calculator. The formula used is final = Principal(1 + interest) exponent. For integer exponents, users can multiply (1 + interest) the required number of times. For non-integer exponents, users are advised to utilize the scientific mode of the Windows calculator, which provides the necessary functionality for more complex calculations.

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can you tell me how to do compound interest calculations with a calculator that has only plus, minus, divide, multiply?final = Principal( 1 + interest )exponent
 
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itoikenza said:
can you tell me how to do compound interest calculations with a calculator that has only plus, minus, divide, multiply?


final = Principal( 1 + interest )exponent

If your exponent is an integer you can multiply (1 + interest) the needed amount of times, otherwise you'll run

into problem...if you have a standard computer with Windows then this last has a calculator which has , in "VIEW", both "standard"

and "scientific" modes. Put it in "scientific" and you're done

DonAntonio
 

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