Formulae Flashcards

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What is a Formula

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A formula in a spreadsheet is an expression that calculates the value of a cell. Unlike functions, which are predefined, formulas are custom expressions created by the user.

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Example of a Simple Formula

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To add the values in cells A1 and B1:
=A1 + B1

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Example of a Complex Formula

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To calculate the average of cells A1 to A10 and then add 5:
=AVERAGE(A1:A10) + 5

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Difference Between a Formula and a Function

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Formula and Function. Formulas are defined as a statement written by any user, either simple or complex whereas a function is a type of formula which is pre-defined.

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