HP 300s Scientific Calculator User Manual

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Proportion Calculations (PROP)

Use the key to enter the PROP mode when you want to solve
a ratio expression.
In PROP mode, you can solve the value of X in the ratio
expression.

Inputting and Editing Coefficients

• The PROP mode lets you determine the value of X in the

ratio expression a/b = X/d (or a/b = c/X) when the values of
a, b, c and d are known.

• Use the coefficient editor screen to input the coefficients of

a ratio expression. The coefficient editor screen shows
input cells for each of the coefficients required by the
currently selected ratio expression type.

• Rules for inputting and editing coefficients

- Data you input is inserted into the cell where the cursor

is located. When you register input into a cell, the
cursor moves to the next cell to the right.

- The values and expressions you can input on the

coefficient editor screen are the same as those you can
input in the COMP mode with linear format.

- Press

while inputting data clears your current input.

- After inputting data, press

. This registers the value

and displays up to six of its digits in the currently
selected cell.

- To change the contents of a cell, use the cursor keys to

move the cursor to the cell and then input the new data.

• You can clear all coefficients to zero by pressing the

key while inputting values on the coefficient editor screen.

a/b = x/d

a/b = c/x

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