Using calculator memory, Memory name description answer memory (ans) – HP 300s Scientific Calculator User Manual

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Using Calculator Memory

This section uses the COMP Mode (

) to demonstrate

how you can use memory.

Answer Memory (Ans)

Answer Memory Overview

• Answer Memory contents are updated whenever you

execute a calculation using any one of the following keys:

,

,

,

(M+),

,

(STO).

Answer memory can hold up to 15 digits.

• Answer contents are not changed if an error occurs during

the current calculation.

• Answer Memory contents are maintained even if you press

the

key, change the calculation mode, or turn off the

calculator.

Using Answer Memory to Perform a Series of Calculations

Example: To divide the result of 3

✕ 4 by 30.

Memory Name

Description

Answer Memory

Stores the last calculation result obtained.

Independent Memory

Calculation results can be added to or
subtracted from independent memory.
The “M” display indicator indicates data in
independent memory.

Variables

Eight variables named A, B, C, D, E, F, X,
and Y can be used for storage of
individual values.

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