Using Formulas and Functions in Excel 2010
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Formulas•Start with an equals sign (=)•Operators Operation Symbol
Addition +Subtractions -Multiplication *Division /Exponent ^
The Order of OperationsWhat is the right answer?
=2+3*4=2+3*4 = 2 + 12 = 14
ParenthesesExponentMultiplicationDivisionAdditionSubtraction
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Functions• Specialized formulas
=keyword (arguments)=how-to-calculate (what-to-calculate)
• Examples:=SUM(D2:D9)=AVERAGE(A10:A40)=PMT(interest,term,amount)
Formula ProblemThe formula for converting Fahrenheit to Centigrade is:
Centigrade = (Fahrenheit-32) * 5/9Set up your spreadsheet to convert any Fahrenheit temperature to Centigrade.Hint:
Fahrenheit
Centigrade
212 Formula here
Centigrade to Fahrenheit Fahrenheit = C*9/5+32