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
Contained in Workbook Name of External File
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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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