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What function was used to calculate the average number of units sold by each troop?
In Excel, when using functions, where should you enter the desired function name?
What happens when you press Enter after entering a function in Excel?
Which tab in Excel holds the Function Library for browsing functions by category?
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What does Excel not always do regarding formulas, according to the text?
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Which function in Excel is used to add up values within a specified range?
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What does the AVERAGE function do in Excel?
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MAX and MIN are commonly used functions in Excel for what purpose?
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COUNT function in Excel is used for what purpose?
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Study Notes
Excel Functions Overview
- MIN Function: Identifies the lowest value from a specified cell range.
- Common Functions: AutoSum command automatically inserts functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, and MAX into formulas.
Using AutoSum
- Function Insertion: Select the target cell for the function (e.g., D13) and access AutoSum from the Home tab.
- Selecting Function: Click the arrow next to AutoSum to choose a function from the drop-down menu – in this instance, SUM is selected.
- Automatic Range Selection: Excel suggests a cell range for the function (e.g., D3:D12), which can be adjusted manually if incorrect.
- Calculation: After confirming the selection by pressing Enter, the result (e.g., total cost of $765.29) is displayed in the target cell.
- Alternative Access: AutoSum can be accessed through the Formulas tab or using the Alt+= keyboard shortcut.
Entering Functions Manually
- Basic Syntax: Functions begin with an equals sign (=), followed by the function name and one or more arguments.
- Arguments: These represent data for calculation and can reference individual cells or ranges, needing to be enclosed in parentheses.
Working with Arguments
- Single Argument Example: =AVERAGE(B1:B9) calculates the average of values in the range B1 to B9.
- Multiple Arguments Example: =SUM(A1:A3, C1:C2, E1) sums values across multiple cell references, with arguments separated by commas.
Common Excel Functions
- SUM: Adds all values within the specified range.
- AVERAGE: Calculates the mean by summing the values and dividing by the number of cells.
- COUNT: Counts the number of cells containing numerical data, useful for tallying items.
- MAX: Finds the highest value within the specified range.
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Description
Learn how to use the Excel AutoSum command to automatically calculate the lowest cell value within a range of data by using the MIN function. Follow step-by-step instructions on selecting the cell, applying the function, and obtaining the desired result.
