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About Robi Bhattacharjee
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I can answer a variety of questions on mathematics. Questions on trigonometry, calculus(preferably single variable), algebra, geometry, and number theory will be answered. I cannot answer questions on abstract branches of mathematics such as group theory. I also cannot answer questions on statistics. In number theory, I can answer questions on congruences, prime numbers, units, functions, and the riemann-zeta function.

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I have studied advanced math my entire life. I started calculus in sixth grade. I have attended numerous math competitions and I am attending math organizations such as the San-Diego math circle.

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I am in the San Diego Math Circle

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I am entering high school and have received a perfect score and the STAR test 5 times in a row. I also have gotten recognitions in the AMC 10, AIME, Math Counts, and ARML. Additionally, I have won the San Diego Math Olimpiad twice in a row.

 
   

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Advanced Math - Continuous compounding


Expert: Robi Bhattacharjee - 10/26/2008

Question
Can you please tell me how to enter the following problem on a financial
calculator:

2ln(1+.1/2)

The answer = .09758. I cannot figure out how to enter this on a calculator --
Please help.

Answer
Hi Jon,

Your calculator should have a button that says ln. Most scientific and graphing calculators do.

So once you find the button, simply do 1 + .1/2 on the calculator. Then do ln( of the answer). Then times it by two.



If you don't have a scientific or a graphing, then I'm afraid you'll need to buy a new calculator.



I hope this helped,

Robi

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