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6.6. Working with Formulas in Excel

One of the most powerful features in Excel is the +

ability to calculate numerical information 1 / *
using formulas. Just like a calculator, Excel can

add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Excel uses
standard operators for formulas, such as a plus 20 15

sign for addition (+), a minus sign for -
subtraction (-), an asterisk for multiplication (*)

and a forward slash for division (/).
All formulas in Excel must begin with an equality

sign (=). This is because the cell contains, or is equal to, the formula and the value it
calculates.

Creating Simple Formula in Excel

In our example below, we will use a simple formula and cell references to calculate a

budget.

1. Select the cell that will contain the formula. In our example, we’ll select cell B4.

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