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CH 2: Formulas and Functions

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Absolute cell reference   show
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show A variable constant input, such as a cell reference or value, needed to complete a function. The entire group of arguments for a function is enclosed in parenthesis.  
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show A statistical function that calculates the arithmetic mean, or average, of values in a range.  
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Breakpoint   show
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Circular reference   show
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show The number of the column in the lookup table that contains the return values. Used as the third argument in a VLOOKUP or HLOOKUP function.  
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show A statistical function that tallies the number of cells in a range that contain values you can use in calculations, such as the numerical and date data, but excludes blank cells or text entries from the tally.  
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show A statistical function that tallies the number of cells in a range that are not blank; that is, cells that contain data, whether a value, text, or formula.  
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COUNTBLANK function   show
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show A feature that displays a list of functions and defined names that match letters as you type a formula.  
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show A predefined computation that simplifies creating a complex calculation and produces a result based on inputs known as arguments.  
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show A small pop-up description that displays the arguments for a function as you enter it directly in a cell.  
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HLOOKUP function   show
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IF function   show
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show An expression that evaluates to true or false; the first argument in an IF function.  
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Lookup table   show
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Lookup value   show
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MAX function   show
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show A statistical function that finds the midpoint value, which is the value that one half of the values in a list are above or below.  
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MIN function   show
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show A designation that combines an absolute cell reference with a relative cell reference, such as $B4 or B$4.  
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show A function that contains another function embedded inside one or more of its arguments.  
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show A date & time function that uses the computer's clock to display the current date and time in a cell.  
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Nper   show
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show A financial function in Excel that calculates the periodic loan payment.  
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show The present value of a loan or an annuity; the third argument in the PMT function and refers to the original amount of the loan.  
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Quick Analysis   show
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Range name   show
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Rate   show
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Relative cell reference   show
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SUM function   show
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show The rules that dictate the structure and components required to perform the necessary calculations in an equation or to evaluate expressions.  
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show The range that contains the body of lookup table, excluding column labels. The first column must be in ascending order to find a value in a range;it can be in any order to look up an exact value. The second argument within a VLOOKUP or HLOOKUP function.  
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TODAY function   show
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VLOOKUP function   show
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A set of rules that governs the structure and components for properly entering a function.   show
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show TODAY function.  
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Indicates a cell's specific location; the cell reference does not change when you copy the formula   show
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show Circular reference.  
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show Argument.  
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show MAX function.  
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Tallies the number of cells in a range in a range that contains values.   show
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Looks up a value in a vertical lookup table and returns a related result from the lookup table.   show
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A range that contains data for the basis of the lookup and data to be retrieved.   show
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Calculates the arithmetic mean, or average, of values in a range.   show
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Identifies the midpoint value in a set of values.   show
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show NOW function.  
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Evaluates a condition and returns one value if the condition is true and a different value if the condition is false.   show
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Calculates the total of values contained in two or more cells.   show
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Calculates the periodic payment for a loan with a fixed interest rate and fixed term.   show
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show Relative cell reference.  
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Contains both an absolute and a relative cell reference in a formula; the absolute part does not change but the relative part does when you copy the formula.   show
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A word or sting of characters that represents one or more cells.   show
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show Logical test.  
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show MIN function.  
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show Circular reference.  
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show =AVERAGE(B5:F5)  
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show Formula AutoComplete  
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A formula containing the entry =$B3 is copied to a cell one column to the right and two rows down. How will the entry appear inits new location?   show
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show =TODAY()-B10  
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show 90  
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Given the function =VLOOKUP(C6,$D$12:$F$18,3), the entries in   show
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The function =PMT(C5,C7,-C3) is stored in cell C15. What must be stored in cell C5?   show
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Which of the following is not an appropriate use of the SUM function?   show
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show Goal for 2016  
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show The process of using the mouse pointer to select cells while building a formula.  
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