Excel Formula Programming

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Objective

I can write basic Excel formulas using cell references and mathematical operators (+, -, *, /).

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

In Excel, write a formula that adds the values in cell A1 and cell B1 and displays the result in cell C1.

2

Explain how you would write a formula in Excel to subtract the value in cell B5 from the value in cell A5, then multiply the result by the value in cell C5.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

In cell C1, write a formula that multiplies the value in cell A1 by the value in cell B1. In cell D1, write a formula that subtracts the value in cell B2 from the value in cell A2, and then adds the value in cell C2.

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