[C.20] TVM-Solver on a graphing calculator
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the TVM Solver (APPS/Finance) on a graphing calculator to find either principal, maturity value, time period, or the interest rate of loans, savings, annuities, with compounding and payments. The instructor provides examples of problems with and without payments and walks you through how to use the TVM Solver to solve for different variables. This skill is valuable for those looking to manage their finances and make informed decisions about loans, savings, and investments.
Learn how to use the TVM Solver (APPS/Finance) on a graphing calculator to find either principal, maturity value, time period, or the interest rate of loans, savings, annuities, with compounding and payments.
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- How do you use the TVM Solver on a TI graphing calculator?
- How do you solve an interest problem with principal, maturity value, interest rate, and time period using the TVM Solver on a TI graphing calculator?
- What is the Apps > Finance > TVM Solver on a TI graphing calculator?
- What do the letters (N, I%, PV, PMT, FV, P/Y, C/Y) mean on the TVM Solver App on a TI graphing calculator?
- How do you make the calculator calculate the Future Value (FV) for an interest problem using the TVM Solver App on a TI graphing calculator?
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Staff Review
This lesson shows an entire template problem and goes through the process of using the TVM Solver on a TI graphing calculator to solve the problem. This is a very thorough and complete lesson explaining the TVM Solver. This is a great tutorial to cap of the TI graphing calculator series.
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