BA II Plus Calculator something, should, anybody

sweetgirl

This is something basic, but thought of clarifying.

Can anybody suggest me where can I grab extra new batteries for this calc? or should I buy a new calc and keep it as a spare. I am appearing in Dec.

Thanks

MonkeyBusiness

Radio Shack would be a good bet. A lot of people bring backup calculators; I just bring extra batteries.

suyash1989

I'm not too savvy with the calculator, but you should know how to play with the settings. I THINK that if the batteries are changed the calc settings revert to factory defaults, which might be different that what you're used to.

JGovender

Going off what beatthecfa said...

Once you change the batteries, the calculator will reset. Once it resets you will need to reset your P/Y key to "1" by doing: [2nd] [P/Y] "1" [ENTER] [2nd] [QUIT]

The factory settings have P/Y set to 12 which converts the annual interest rate (I/Y) into monthly rates which is not what you want for most TVM problems.

spartanag07

rangediddy Wrote:
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> Has anyone heard of anyone's batteries dying in
> the middle of their exam?


Back in 1993, someone's calculator battery ran out and they didn't have any backup. The person got completely panicked/enraged, gripped their calculator in their hand and began to bludgeon the nearest fellow test-taker. That test taker later died in what is now commonly referred to among CFA candidates as the "Great Negative NPV Transaction" (he paid to take the exam and the return on his investment was death).

I suggest you bring at least 2 back-up calculators (1 BA II Plus and 1 HP) and an extra set of batteries for both.

kmf229

prophets Wrote:
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> rangediddy Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Has anyone heard of anyone's batteries dying in
> > the middle of their exam?
>
>
> Back in 1993, someone's calculator battery ran out
> and they didn't have any backup. The person got
> completely panicked/enraged, gripped their
> calculator in their hand and began to bludgeon the
> nearest fellow test-taker. That test taker later
> died in what is now commonly referred to among CFA
> candidates as the "Great Negative NPV Transaction"
> (he paid to take the exam and the return on his
> investment was death).
>
> I suggest you bring at least 2 back-up calculators
> (1 BA II Plus and 1 HP) and an extra set of
> batteries for both.


You made my day.

lc26mizzou

Ok guys...I have ordered a new one..Thanks!

RobertA

waste of money IMO to buy an extra calculator. if you can borrow one do that but otherwise just put in fresh batteries the day before the test. bring an extra set of batteries if it makes you feel better. i think people worry too much about extreme situations

dontknow1987

I had this guy bring in three calculators at my Level I. I asked him if he would do each question on all three before marking down an answer. He didn't like that too much, but the folks around me sure appreciated the humor.

homie

BryGuy Wrote:
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> waste of money IMO to buy an extra calculator. if
> you can borrow one do that but otherwise just put
> in fresh batteries the day before the test. bring
> an extra set of batteries if it makes you feel
> better. i think people worry too much about
> extreme situations


Really??? $30 to have an extra?