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The document explains how to perform calculations in Microsoft Excel using formulas and functions. It details the steps to enter formulas, the types of operators used, and provides examples of common Excel functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, and MIN. Additionally, it includes an assignment to write guidelines for entering and displaying formulas in Excel.

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2 Calculations in-WPS Office

The document explains how to perform calculations in Microsoft Excel using formulas and functions. It details the steps to enter formulas, the types of operators used, and provides examples of common Excel functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, and MIN. Additionally, it includes an assignment to write guidelines for entering and displaying formulas in Excel.

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Calculations in Microsoft Excel

The distinguishing feature of spreadsheet program such as Excel is that it allows you to create
mathematical formulas and execute functions. A formula is an expression that operates on
values in a range of cells or a cell. For e.g =A1 + A2 + A3 , which finds the sum of the range of
values from cell A1 to cell A3 . An excel formula always begin with an equal sign (=) . Optionally,
this can be omitted if there is a need to put minus (-) or plus (+) sign before the first number.
How to do calculations in Excel
1. Type the equal symbol (=) in a cell. This tells Excel that you are entering a formula, not just
numbers.
2. Type the equation you want to calculate. For example, to add up 5 and 7 , you type =5+7
3. Press the Enter key to complete your calculation.
Operators used in calculation on worksheet
1. Arithmetic operators
2. Comparison operators
1. Arithmetic operators: These are used in performing mathematical operations. E.gs of
uuarithmetic operators are +, - , *, / , %, ^, etc. Excel uses the equal sign(=); Lotus 1 -2-3 uses @ ,
+ or - signs.
2. Comparison operators: Two values can be compared using the comparison operators. When
two values are compared by using these operators, the result is a logical value either TRUE or
FALSE.
Excel Functions
Examples of excel Functions are:
1. SUM function: The SUM function is used to add together a range of data or numbers. To sum
up the values of a range of data. The general form is =SUM(First cell : Last cell). E.g =SUM(A1:A5).
2. AVERAGE function: The AVERAGE function is used to find the average of certain values or
group of numbers. The general form is =AVERAGE(First cell : Last cell). E.g =AVERAGE(A1:A8).
3. COUNT function: The COUNT function is used to ascertain the number of cells within a
specified range that contains values. The general form is =COUNT(First cell : Last cell). E.g
=SUM(A1:A6).
4. MAX function: The MAX function is used to find the largest value in a set of values in the row
or column. The general form is =MAX(First cell : Last cell). E.g =MAX(A1:A15).
5. MIN function: The MIN function is used to find the smallest value in a set of values in the row
or column. The general form is =MIN(First cell : Last cell). E.g =MIN(A1:A10).
Assignment
Write three guidelines for entering and displaying formulas in Microsoft Excel

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