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

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The forum discussion centers on using the Casio fx-85MS scientific calculator for financial calculations, specifically the formula 2000/(1+0.08) to the power of 9. Users confirmed that the power function is accessed via the button labeled "^", located above the "sin" button. Additionally, the EXP function can be used for powers of 10, exemplified by the input EXP,5,EXE yielding 100000. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the calculator's functions for effective mathematical computations.

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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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