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Calculator issues

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  • This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by John Moffat.
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  • September 1, 2016 at 3:36 am #336661
    kakahh
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    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 #336717
    John Moffat
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    Do 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 #336847
    kakahh
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    Hi 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 #336891
    John Moffat
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    No – they are not classed as words 🙂

    September 7, 2016 at 3:48 pm #338626
    kakahh
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    Hi 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 #338701
    John Moffat
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    You 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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