Problem Solving with Excel

Day 01
Excel Basics and Navigation
Problem Solving with Excel
Day 01
Excel Basics and Navigation
Summary

Section Description
Excel Basics and Navigation Exercises around Basic Excel Navigation
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Problem Solving with Excel
Day 01
Excel Basics and Navigation
Section 1 - Instruction

Problem 1 - Instructor Lead

Type in the formula below, and notice how the

formula follows the PEMDAS order of
operations :Parentheses, Exponents,
Multiplication and Division, and Addition and
Subtraction
=((5+(2*4)-3)/2)^2

Type in the Formula in the Cell Below:

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Problem 2 - Instructor Lead

Click through the "Evaluate Formula" sequence

in cell B21 to see the feature in action

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Problem 3 - Instructor Lead

Begin typing =AVERAGE to show how Excel
gives hints on formula logic

Problem 4 - Instructor Lead

Highlight cell B35 and click "Trace Dependents"

Highlight cell C35 and click "Trace Precedents"

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