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- September 1, 2016 at 3:36 am #336661
Hi John, I am currently using Casio FX-3650P.
I wanted to ask if it’s an authorised calculator?It’s a scientific programmable calculator…
I tried to ask ACCA using live chat, they only answer me by stating the regulation, which I have seen several times but don’t understand what “store or display text” means.
Is there any suggested calculator if my current one is unauthorised?
Thanks a lot for answering my questions.
September 1, 2016 at 7:19 am #336717Do words appear on the calculator screen? If they do then it is not allowed. If words do not appear (only numbers) then it is allowed.
September 1, 2016 at 4:08 pm #336847Hi John,
For example,
when I calculate real options; the calculator will display
“In (300/100)” in the first row, and
“1.099” in second row.Are those (IN, e, sin, cos, tan, log) are “words” ?
September 1, 2016 at 7:13 pm #336891No – they are not classed as words 🙂
September 7, 2016 at 3:48 pm #338626Hi John
May I know what are “words”?
This model allows to input programme as well, but limited to some symbol and A B C D.September 7, 2016 at 5:58 pm #338701You will have to check with the ACCA – it is they who decide on the rules.
I do not think you should risk it with your calculator, but should get a normal scientific calculator.
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