TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
BA II PLUS™
PROFESSIONAL
BEGIN
2nd
MEM
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User Guide: Texas Instruments BA 2 Plus Calculator
Key Features of the BA 2 Plus Calculator
- Time Value of Money (TVM) functions: N, I/Y, PV, PMT, FV
- Begin/End mode switching for annuity calculations
- Memory functions: STO, RCL, MEM
- Full arithmetic operations: +, -, ×, ÷
- Professional display: 2-decimal format for financial figures
Basic Operation
Number Entry
- Click number keys (0-9) to input values
- Use decimal point (.) for precise entries
+|-
toggles positive/negative values
Clearing Inputs
CE|C
: Clears current entry2nd
→RESET
: Resets all calculator memory (in full implementation)
Financial Calculations
Time Value of Money
- Enter known values:
N
: Number of periodsI/Y
: Interest rate per yearPV
: Present valuePMT
: Payment amountFV
: Future value
- Press
CPT
then the unknown variable key
Example: Calculate payment for a $10,000 loan at 5% for 5 years
N = 5
I/Y = 5
PV = 10000
FV = 0
CPT → PMT → Displays -230.97
Annuity Modes
BGN
: Payments at beginning of period (indicator lights)END
: Payments at end of period (default)
Memory Functions
Button | Function |
---|---|
STO | Stores displayed value |
RCL | Recalls stored value |
MEM | Memory operations menu |
Arithmetic Operations
Works like standard calculator:
25 × 4 = 100
60 ÷ 5 = 12