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  Calculating Percentages

  To calculate percentages, use the multiplication ( *) function
  and the percentage (%) function.  For example, to determine
  the number that is 45 percent of 250, follow these steps:

  1.  Enter 250.  The number 250 appears in the accumulator.

  2.  Enter * .

  3.  Enter 45.  The number 45 appears in the accumulator.

  4.  Enter %.  The result, 112.5, appears in the accumulator.

  Additional topics:

  *   Entering Data from the Keyboard

  *   Performing Arithmetic Functions

  *   Calculating Square Roots

  *   Clearing the Displays

  *   Using Memory

  *   Undoing the Most Recently Performed Function

  *   Exiting Calculator

  *   Using Calculator's Menus

  *   Overview of Calculator
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