Basic arithmetic examples – Calculated Industries 3430 User Guide User Manual
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BASIC ARITHMETIC EXAMPLES
Arithmetic
This calculator uses standard chaining logic, which simply means
that you enter your first value, the operator (
+, –, x, ÷), the sec-
ond value and then the equals sign (
=).
A.
3 + 2 =
5.00
B.
3 – 2 =
1.00
C.
3 x 2 =
6.00
D.
3 ÷ 2 =
1.50
Percentage Calculations
The percent
% key can be used for finding a given percent of a
number or for working add-on, discount, or division percentage
calculations.
A.
8 0 0
x
2 5 %
=
200.00
B.
2 5 0
+
1 0 %
=
275.00
C.
2 5
–
5 0 %
=
12.50
D.
2 0 0
÷
5 0 %
=
400.00
The percent
% key has special applications for real estate profes-
sionals — especially when figuring a commission amount.
Figuring Straight Percent Commission
The commission for the listing office is 3%. If the property sells for
$259,650, what is the listing office’s commission?
STEPS
KEYSTROKES
DISPLAY
Clear calculator
o o
0.00
Enter sales price
2 5 9 6 5 0
259,650.
Multiply by commission %
x 3 % =
7,789.50
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What if the listing agent works on a 50/50 split with his or her bro-
ker? What is the listing agent’s share of this commission?
STEPS
KEYSTROKES
DISPLAY
Multiply by 50%
x 5 0 % =
3,894.75