Microsoft Excel
CALCULATING AN AVERAGE
The AVERAGE function allows you to average average function can be applied using the
the values in a range of cells. It is written in much Functions Wizard, a part of Excel that steps you
the same way as the SUM function, for example, through the process of creating a function or you
=AVERAGE(range of cells to average). The can type it in yourself if you are comfortable with it.
1
Try This Yourself:
Continue using the previous file
Same
File
with this exercise, or open the
file E710 Formulas_6.xlsx...
Click on B29 then click on the
Insert Function tool to
display the Insert Function
dialog box
Click on AVERAGE in Select a
function then click on [OK] to
display the Function
Arguments dialog box
Click on the Range Selector
tool for Number1 to roll up
the wizard, then hold down
and select the following ranges
B6:B8
B11:B13
B16:B18
B21:B23
Press to complete the
range specifications, then click
on [OK] to complete the process 3
Let’s use the AutoSum
function…
Click on B34, then click on the
drop arrow for the Sum 5
command on the Editing
group, then select Average
Click on B9, hold down and
click on B14, B19 and B24, then
press to complete the
formula
For Your Reference… Handy to Know…
To insert an average function: You can type queries like “How do I work out
1. Click in the cell then click on the Insert the monthly payment for a car loan?” into the
Function tool Search box in the Insert Function dialog
box. Once you have selected a function from
2. Click on AVERAGE in Select a function the Select a function list, the Function
3. Insert the required ranges then click on Arguments dialog box will help you to enter
[OK] the values into the function.
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