1. Using The TVM Solver On The Calculator
TI 83/84

2. TVM Solver
Press Apps to access the Finance tool and press enter

3. TVM Solver
Next press enter on the TVM Solver

4. TVM Solver N = n ∙ t I% = is the interest rate or
APR in percent not decimal
PV is the present value
PMT is the payment
FV is the future value
P/Y & C/Y is the compounding periods per year which is n
Note the PMT: End Begin is used especially with annuities.

5. TVM Solver Example
This is a $250 investment with a 5 percent interest rate and is compounded monthly. This
investment is for 3 years.
N is n ∙ t
Payment is 0 because
there is no monthly payment
We will solve for FV using
TVM solver

6. TVM Solver
While the cursor is on Line FV Press Alpha then Enter

7. TVM Solver
The Future value of this investment is $290.37