Quick Check Questions 3.1

1. You need to reference cell Q57 in a formula. What is the absolute cell reference? What are the two mixed references?

Absolute cell reference is $Q$57. Mixed cell references are $Q57 and Q$57.

2. Assume that cell R10 contains the formula =R1+R2. What formula is entered if this formula is copied and pasted into cell S20?

=S11+S12

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Quick Check Questions 3.1 (cont.)

3. Assume that cell T10 contains formula $T1+T$2. What formula is entered if this formula is copied to and pasted into cell U20?

=$T11+U$24. Assume the cell V10 contains the formula =AVERAGE($U1:$U5). What formula is entered if this formula is copied and pasted into cell W20?

=AVERAGE($U11:$U15)

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5. What are optional arguments? What happens if you do not include an optional argument in a function?

Optional arguments are not required in a function. If not included, Excel assumes a default value for the argument.

6. What function formula can you use to add the numbers in the range X1:X10?

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7. The range of a set of values is defined as the maximum value minus the minimum value. What formula with functions can you enter to calculate to calculate the range of values in Y1:Y10?

=MAX(Y1:Y10)–MIN(Y1:Y10)8. What formula with functions can you enter to calculate to calculate the ratio of the maximum value in the range Z1:Z10 to the minimum value?

=MAX(Z1:Z10)/MIN(Z1:Z10)

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