Electronic Spreadsheet Class 9 Solutions
D. Solve the following in a spreadsheet
1) Cell A1 contains the number 10 and B1
contains 5. What will be the contents of cell C1,
if the formula =A1+B1*2^3 is entered in cell
C1?
Ans. 50
2) The contents of Cell A1, B1, C1 and D1 are 5,
–25, 30 and –35, respectively. What will be the
value displayed in cell E1 which contains the
formula =MIN(A1:D1).
Ans. -35
3) Cell D5 contains the formula =$B$5+C5 and
this formula is copied to cell E5, what will be the
copied formula in cell E5?
Ans. =$B$5+D5
4) Cell D5 contains the formula =$B5 + C5 and
this formula is copied to cell E5, what will be the
copied formula in cell E5?
Ans. =$B5 + D5
5) Cell D5 contains the formula =$B5 + C$5 and
this formula is copied to cell E6, what will be the
copied formula in cell E6?
Ans. =$B5 + D$5
Q1. What do you call the document created in a
spreadsheet application?
Ans. The document created in a spreadsheet application is called Workbook.
Q2. What are the steps to create a new
spreadsheet?
Ans. New Spreadsheet can be created in following ways :
Method 1 :
1. Click on File.
2. Click on New.
3. Click on Spreadsheet.
4. New spreadsheet will open
Method 2 :
Press Ctrl + N to open new spreadsheet.
Q3. What is the difference between spreadsheet,
worksheet and sheet?
Ans. Spreadsheet is a computer application which helps in :
1. Tabulation of data
2. Simple mathematical calculations
3. Complex calculations using formula and functions
4. Arranging data in ascending and descending order (sorting)
5. Filtering the required data
6. Check the validity of data
Worksheet : A Worksheet or sheet is a single page in Spreadsheet
Application. Each sheet can have many individual cells arranged in rows and
columns. The sheet tab shows its default name as Sheet1, Sheet2 etc.
Q4. What is the default name of the worksheet?
How can it be renamed?
Ans. Default name of Worksheet is Sheet1. It can be renamed as follows
1. Right click on Sheet tab.
2. Select Rename option from context menu.
3. Type the name and click OK.
OR
1. Select Rename option from Sheet menu.
2. Type the name and click OK.
Q5. Write the steps to insert and delete the
worksheet in Calc.
Ans. Steps to insert worksheet are :
1. Select Insert Sheet option from sheet menu.
2. Specify the position(Before or After current sheet) and number of
sheets in Insert sheet dialog box.
3. Click OK
Steps to delete the worksheet are :
1. Right Click on a sheet tab which you want to delete.
2. Select Delete Sheet option from the context menu.
3. Click Yes on Confirmation box.
OR
1. Click on a sheet tab which you want to delete.
2. Select Delete Sheet option from the Sheet menu
3. Click Yes on Confirmation box.
Q6. What is an active cell? How to delete the
contents of an active cell?
Ans. The currently selected cell is called an active cell. To delete the contents
of an active cell, press delete button from the keyboard.
Q7. What is relative and absolute cell address in
the spreadsheet?
Ans. A Cell address which changes when we copy it from one cell and paste it
on another cell is called relative cell address. for example =B2
A Cell address which does not changes when we copy it from one cell and
paste it on another cell is called absolute cell address. for example =$B$2
Q8. Explain any two operations performed on
data in a spreadsheet.
Ans. Any two operations performed on data in a spreadsheet are :
a) Addition : LibreOffice Calc uses plus(+) Operator for addition of two or
more than two numbers. for example =B1+C1.
b) Subtraction : LibreOffice Calc uses minus(-) Operator for subtraction of two
numbers. for example =B1 – C1.
Q9. How do formulae work in a spreadsheet?
Ans. Any expressions that begins with an equals ‘=’ is treated as formula. In
the expression, the ‘=’ followed by values, cell address and functions are
called as formula. for example = A1 + B1 adds the values of cell A1 and B1
Q10. Can you include more than one
mathematical operators in a formula?
Ans. Yes we can include more than one mathematical operators in a formula
for example = (A1 + B1) – C1
Q11. How to make visible the desired toolbar in
a spreadsheet?
Ans. Steps to make visible the desired toolbar in a spreadsheet are :
1. Select Toolbar option from the view menu.
2. Click on the desired toolbar from the list of toolbars.
Q12. Give the syntax and example of any three
mathematical functions in spreadsheet
Ans. Following are the three mathematical functions.
Function Name Syntax Example
=SUM(3, 6, 5)
SUM SUM(Number1,Number2,…..)
Result : 14
=POWER(2,3)
Result : 8
POWER POWER(Base, Exponent)
=POWER(3, 2)
Result : 9
=SQRT(16)
Result : 4
SQRT SQRT(Number)
=SQRT(25)
Result : 5
Q13. Give the syntax and example of any three
statistical functions in spreadsheet
Ans. Following are the three statistical functions in spreadsheet :
Function Name Syntax Example
AVERAGE(Number1,Number2,….)
=AVERAGE(3, 6, 9)
AVERAGE
It returns the average of the number Result : 6
entered as argument
MAX(Number1,Number2,……)
=MAX(3, 56, 45)
MAX
It returns the largest of the number
Result : 56
entered as argument
MIN MIN(Number1,Number2,……) =MIN(13, 56, 45)
It returns the smallest of the number
Result : 13
entered as argument
COUNT(Number1,Number2,……)
=COUNT(3, 56, 45)
COUNT
It returns how many numbers are given/passed
Result : 3
as argument.
Q14. Give the syntax and example of any three
decision making functions in spreadsheet.
Ans. Following are the three decision making functions in spreadsheet.
Function Name Syntax Example
=IF(3>7, “Hello”, “Bye”)
IF IF(Test, Then Value, Otherwise Value)
Result : Bye
IFERROR(Value, Alternative Value)
=IFERROR(7, 2+3)
IFERROR
It returns value, if there is no
Result : 7
error in value else Alternative Value
IFS(Test1, Result1, Test2, Result2 …)
=IFS(35 > 6,True, 9 > 45,False)
IFS
It checks one or more conditions and returns a
Result : True ie 1
value corresponding to the first true conditions
Q15. Give the syntax and example of any three
date and time functions in spreadsheet.
Ans. Following are the three date and time functions in spreadsheet :
Function Name Syntax Example
NOW( )
=NOW( )
NOW
It returns the current date and time
Result : (current date and time)
of the computer
TODAY( )
=TODAY( )
TODAY
It returns the current date of the
Result : (current date )
computer
=EASTERSUNDAY(06/17/2021)
=EASTERSUNDAY(Year)
EASTERSUNDAY Result :
It Returns the date of Easter Sunday in a
given year
04/04/21
Q16. Give the syntax and example of any three
logical functions in spreadsheet.
Function Name Syntax Example
NOT(Logical Value)
=NOT(78 > 72)
NOT
It negates the truth. If the condition is True,
Result : False
it return False and Vice Versa
AND(Logical Value 1, Logical Value 2……) =AND(35 > 6, 90 > 45)
AND
It returns True, if all conditions/arguments are True Result : True
OR(Logical Value 1, Logical Value 2……)
=OR(35 > 6, 9 > 45)
OR
It returns True, if any of the given
Result : True
conditions/arguments are True
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Q17. Give the syntax and example of any three
string functions in spreadsheet.
Ans. Following are the three string functions in spreadsheet.
Function Name Syntax Example
LEN(Text ) =LEN(“Spreadsheet” )
LEN
It returns the length of the text/string Result : 11
LOWER(Text ) =LOWER(“RAMAN”)
LOWER
It converts the text into Lower Case Result : raman
=UPPER(Text) =UPPER(“raman”)
UPPER
It converts the text into Upper Case Result : RAMAN
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Q18. Explain the advantages of drawing a chart
in Calc.
Ans. Advantages of drawing a chart in Calc are :
1. It summarizes large data into graphical form.
2. It gives better understanding of trends or comparison to audience.
3. It easily compares two or more data values.
Q19. Explain in one line each the various types
of charts.
Ans. Various types of charts are
Type Purpose
Comparing classes of data items in group. This type shows a
Column Chart bar chart with vertical bars. The height of each bar is
proportional to its value
Comparing classes of data items in group. This type shows a
Bar Chart bar chart with horizontal bars. The length of each bar is
proportional to its value
A line chart shows values as points on the y axis. The x axis
Line Chart
shows categories.
A pie chart shows values as circular sectors of the total circle.
Pie Chart The length of the arc, or the area of each sector, is
proportional to its value.
An XY chart is based on one data series. Each value pair (x|y) is
XY Scatter Chart
shown as a point in a coordinate system.
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Q20. Write the steps to insert a chart in Calc.
Ans. Steps to insert a chart in Calc are :
1. Select the range of data.
2. Click on Insert menu → Chart
3. Select the type of chart.
4. Click Finish
Q21. Name and explain any five components of
a chart in a spreadsheet package.
Ans. Components of a chart in a spreadsheet are : (Write any five)
1. Chart Area of the Chart
2. Plot Area of the Chart
3. Data Points that are plotted in the chart
4. Horizontal and Vertical Axis in the chart
5. Legend of the chart
6. Chart and Axis Title used in the chart
7. Data Label for identifying details of data point in the chart
