HP HP-18C User Manual

5. Continue entering values. The HP-18C recognizes the end of the
list when a flow is left blank (no value is entered).
Viewing and Editing the List
The [!] and ITJ keys move the list pointer up and down the list one
number at a time. [!] and ITJ move the pointer to the beginning
and end of the list.
To change an incorrect number after it's been entered into the number
list:
1. Position the pointer at the incorrect value.
2. Key in the correct value and press I INPUT I.
To add a cash flow to the bottom of the list, move the pointer to the
bottom of the list (press C[}] ) and enter the value and #TIMES.
If you leave out a cash flow, you can insert it at its proper place. You
can also delete a cash flow. Inserting and deleting numbers is covered
in chapter 7.
Cash Flow Calculations
Press lIB to display the CALC menu. Table 5-2 describes the cal-
culations you can do .
•
To calculate the sum of the cash flows, press 1IiI1!I .
• To calculate the internal rate of return, press 1Jm .* The HP-18C
calculates the periodic rate of return. To calculate the annual return,
multiply the periodic rate by the number of periods per year .
* The calculations for internal rate of return are complex and may take a relatively long time.
To halt the calculation, press any key. In certain cases, the HP-18C displays a message
indicating
that the calculation cannot continue without further information from you, or
that there is no solution. Refer to Appendix B for additional information about calculating
lRR%.
86 5: Cash Flow Calculations

HP HP-18C Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	HP-18C
Category	PDA
Language	English