Programming in HP PPL 571
x
1
Sets the number of successes for a one-proportion
hypothesis test or confidence interval. For a test or interval
involving the difference of two proportions, sets the
number of successes of the first sample. From the Numeric
view, set the value of x
1
.
In a program, type:
x
1
x
2
For a test or interval involving the difference of two
proportions, sets the number of successes of the second
sample. From the Numeric view, set the value of x
2
.
In a program, type:
x
2
Finance app
variables
The following variables are used by the Finance app. They
correspond to the fields in the Finance app Numeric view.
CPYR Compounding periods per year. Sets the number of
compounding periods per year for a cash flow
calculation. From the Numeric view of the Finance app,
enter a value for C/YR.
In a program, type:
CPYR
where
BEG Determines whether interest is compounded at the
beginning or end of the compounding period. From the
Numeric view of the Finance app, check or uncheck End.
In a program, type:
1
BEG—for compounding at the end of the period
(Default)
0
BEG—for compounding at the beginning of the period
FV Future value. Sets the future value of an investment. From
the Numeric view of the Finance app, enter a value for FV.
In a program, type:
FV
Positive values represent return on an investment or loan.
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