How to Determine Calculator Needs
No matter how good you are at maths, there are certain topics which you cannot solve without taking help from the calculator. Not the mention that there are such times when you know how to solve a problem manually but in order to be accurate and quick, you have to take help from the calculator. People often mind when others use the calculator as they think of it as a convenience which is making people lazy and destroying intellectual ability but you have to understand the need to use the calculator at right time.
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Understand that there is no shame in using calculator
First of all, you must understand that there is no shame in using calculator at the hour of need. However, you should avoid using them in small calculations as this will impede your intellectual ability. Remember that in small calculations, it is always good to test yourself rather than reaching the calculator. Nevertheless, if you are trying something complicated, then there is no problem in using calculators especially when you are about to use a financial calculator. -
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Solving massive calculations
You might need the calculator when you have moderate problems but the load is too much and you cannot solve that much of questions in a limited time. No matter if you are multiplying huge figures, dividing them or performing other mathematical expressions to get your answer. It is always good to stay at a safer side and nothing can be safer than a calculator at this time. -
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Taking squares of huge numbers
Many people find it hard to take square of the single digit number but when it comes to taking square of the number which has two or more digits, the task just becomes more difficult. Solving these types of questions manually can cost you a lot of time, so until or unless, you have learned the squares yourself, it is strongly suggested that you use the calculator. Of course, there are questions when you will be taking higher exponential value or power of a digit and there is a dying need to use calculator during these times. -
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When solving questions of higher calibre
If you are solving questions of higher calibre that are related to advances statistics, mathematics or finance, you will need a financial calculator for this purpose. Remember that you can solve some questions manually here, but most of the parts are only figured out through a calculator.
