HP (Hewlett-Packard) 17bII Calculator User Manual


 
12: The Equation Solver 155
File name : English-M02-1-040308(Print).doc Print data : 2004/3/9
+(
A
%+
B
%+
C
%
)/
100
*
OLD


for the display.
I


Enters equation into list.


Controls view of full
equation.
e


Displays SOLVE menu.
Calculating with the Solver. Suppose last month’s forecast for a
product was 2,000 units. In the meantime, three market changes have
occurred that affect this forecast. A) The price of the product has
dropped, causing an expected 20% increase in sales. B) A major
sales-force training program started, causing an expected 5% increase
in sales. C) A competitor is introducing a new product, causing an
expected 15% drop in sales. Calculate the new forecast for next month.
Menu Label: Display: Description:


Verifies that equation is
valid; creates Solver menu
with menu labels for this
equation.
2000  Stores old forecast.
20

 Stores effect of price drop
on sales.
5

 Stores effect of sales-force
training on sales.