IT2000: FIGURES SIMPLE FORMULAE

A
B
C
D
E
1
How much do
12
Oranges cost @
£0.24
Each?
2
=B1*D1

 

A
B
C
D
E
1
What's 2 ?
2
Plus
2
?
2
=B1+D1

 

A
B
C
D
E
1
How much is one cigarette if
£3.48
Is the cost of
20
?
2
=B1/D1

 

A
B
C
D
E
1
How much did I spend if from
£11
I received
£7.52
change?
2
=B1-D1

 

A
B
C
D
E
1
What's the total of these numbers
33.3
3.33
333
?
2
=sum(B1:D1)

 

Always start a formula with =
It is easier to use the + - * and / signs on the number pad of the keyboard (if included). Otherwise you'll need shift 8and shift = to get * and +.
The S button can help to total rows or columns. Select the box where the total is to go. Click the S button. Check the area selected for totalling (select the right area with the mouse if the computer gets it wrong). Press Enter.
If you want to add, say, two numbers together and then multiply the answer by another number you'll need to put brackets round the addition, like this =(D3+E3)*2
   

 

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