Abstract
Bookkeeping means keeping track of large quantities of numbers. The computer is a whiz at this kind of thing, but to use this power you must learn how BASIC stores data in variables. Let’s experiment in direct mode to give you a feel for programming with numbers and variables. Clear the computer’s memory again by typing in NEW and then pressing [RETURN]. Clear the screen by pressing [SHIFT]:[CLR/HOME]. Type:
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A = 10
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B = 2
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PRINT A*B
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Kahn, D., Scrimshaw, N.B. (1983). Bookkeeping in Basic. In: Discover Your VIC-20. Birkhäuser Boston. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9816-9_3
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