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fixed interest rate. For all arguments, cash paid out (such as deposits to sav-
ings) is represented by negative numbers; cash received (such as dividend
checks) is represented by positive numbers.
Straight Line Depreciation
Returns the straight line depreciation of an asset for a single period. The depre-
ciation period must be expressed in the same unit as the life of the asset. For
example, to see the depreciation in months, you must declare the life of the as-
set in number of months. All arguments must be positive numbers.
Sum-of-Years' Digits Depreciation
Returns the sum-of-years' digits depreciation of an asset for a specified period.
The life and period arguments must be expressed in the same units. For exam-
ple, if life is given in months, period must also be given in months. All argu-
ments must be positive numbers.
Double Declining Balance Depreciation
Returns the depreciation of an asset for a specific time period using the double-
declining balance method. The life and period arguments must be expressed in
the same units. For example, if life is given in months, period must also be
given in months. All arguments must be positive numbers.
Using Conversion Functions
To use the Conversion Functions, click the Mode button
(original mode is Calculator) until you reach the desired
conversion mode. Once the desired conversion mode is
displayed, enter the number you wish to convert and click
on the appropriate conversion button (see list below). The
result will be immediately displayed. You can also obtain
the same result by entering the number to convert and
choosing the corresponding item on the Modes Menu.
Metric to English
Distance Weight
Centimeters to Inches Grams to Ounces
Meters to Feet Kilograms to Pounds
Meters to Yards Tonnes to Long Tonnes (default)
Kilometers to Miles Tonnes to Short Tonnes
English to Metrics
Distance
Weight
Inches to Centimeters Ounces to Grams
Feet to Meters Pounds to Kilograms
Yards to Meters Long Tons to Tonnes(default)
Miles to Kilometers Short Tons to Tonnes
Area and Volume Metric to English
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Area Volume
Centimeters to Inches (square) Meters to Feet (cubic)
Meters to Feet (square) Meters to Yards (cubic)
Meters to Yards (square) Liters to Pints
Kilometers to Miles (square) Liters to Gallons