can a BA II PLUS calculator solve algebra such as the following? 80 = 100/(1 + r) ^10 thank you!

HEDGE81B

can a BA II PLUS calculator solve algebra such as the following?
80 = 100/(1 + r) ^10 
thank you!

fp92

Yes, I guess you just have to back out r like any calculator...

rutadaniel

You can't type in the whole formula and have a one-button solve, if that's what you're asking. As @fp92 says you'll have to do it the old-fashioned way.

HEDGE81B

In the exam, will we have time to execute algebra "in the old-fashioned way" ? no much time for linear interpolation either ... that's how i see it.

rutadaniel

@HEDGE81B the exam is pretty time-intensive, so best to practice if that's something you're going to struggle with.

Not sure what your point about linear interpolation is. I don't think I've ever come across a CFA question with linear interpolation before so that's probably moot.