_ % N
To perform a calculation involving a percentage, enter a number and press _to append the % sign.
To express a value as a percentage, press % N after the value.
Example
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2 _ V 150 < |
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1 P 5 " % N < |
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³ Problem
A mining company extracts 5000 tons of ore with a concentration of metal of 3%, and 7300 tons with a concentration of 2.3%. On the basis of these two extraction figures, what is the total quantity of metal obtained?
If one ton of metal is worth $280, what is the total value of the metal extracted?
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3 _ V 5000 < |
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T 2.3 _ V 7300 < |
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V 280 < |
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The two extractions represent a total of 317.9 tons of metal for a total value of $89,012.