Excel Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT

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Which Excel function is used to add all the numbers in a range of cells?

  • COUNT
  • SUM (correct)
  • PRODUCT
  • AVERAGE

If you have a list of numbers in cells B1 through B10, which function would you use to find the average of those numbers?

  • COUNT(B1:B10)
  • SUM(B1:B10)
  • MEDIAN(B1:B10)
  • AVERAGE(B1:B10) (correct)

What is the purpose of the COUNT function in Excel?

  • To add the values in a range of cells
  • To calculate the average of a range of cells
  • To find the largest value in a range of cells
  • To count the number of cells in a range that contain numbers (correct)

In Excel, you want to calculate the sum of cells A1, A2, A3, and A4. Which formula would you enter into cell A5 to achieve this?

<p>=SUM(A1:A4) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You need to quickly determine how many numerical entries are in the range C1:C20. Which Excel function is most suitable for this task?

<p>COUNT(C1:C20) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function would you use to compute the average of values stored in cells D1 through D5?

<p>AVERAGE(D1:D5) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If cells E1 to E10 contain numerical data, what formula calculates the total of these values?

<p>SUM(E1:E10) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You have a set of numbers in cells F1:F5, and you want to find out how many cells contain numerical data. Which Excel function should you use?

<p>COUNT(F1:F5) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Excel, which function helps you quickly find the average value from a range of cells, such as G1 to G10?

<p>AVERAGE(G1:G10) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you want to add all the values in cells H1 through H20, what Excel function would you use?

<p>SUM(H1:H20) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Function in Excel

A predefined formula used for specific values in a particular order, designed for quick tasks.

SUM function

Adds up all the numbers in a selected group of cells.

AVERAGE function

Calculates the arithmetic mean of a selected group of cells.

COUNT function

Counts the number of cells that contain numbers in a selected group of cells.

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Study Notes

  • An Excel function is a built-in formula designed to perform specific calculations in a particular sequence.
  • Functions streamline operations like summing values, counting items, or finding averages.
  • Functions can determine maximum and minimum values within cell ranges.
  • Cell A3 contains the SUM function, which computes the total of cells A1 and A2.
  • The SUM function adds the values in a specified range of cells.
  • The AVERAGE function calculates the arithmetic mean of numbers in a range.
  • The COUNT function determines the number of cells that contain numbers within a range.

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