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Formulas and functions – part 1

Formulas
A formula is a simple calculation. For example, adding or subtracting two or more
numbers.

Every formula must start with an equals sign ‘=’. This is the trigger to tell the
spreadsheet to perform a calculation.

Types of formula

The most common types of formula include:

+ Add
- Subtract
* Multiply
/ Divide

Task 1 – Formula
Can you identify the correct formula for the following cells? The first one has been
done for you.

E3 = C3 * D3 E4 = E14 =

Year 8, Unit 3, Lesson 5, Worksheet 2


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Functions
Functions are used for more complex calculations. Just like formula, every function
must start with an equals ‘=’ sign. Commonly used functions include:

SUM Adds the values inside the selected cells


AVERAGE Calculates the average from the selected cells
MIN Finds the lowest value inside the selected cells
MAX Finds the highest value inside the selected cells
COUNT Counts how many numbers are inside the selected cells

Task 2 – Functions
Can you identify the correct formula for the following cells? The first one has been
done for you.

C11 = AVERAGE(C2:C10) C12 = C13 =

Year 8, Unit 3, Lesson 5, Worksheet 2


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Task 3 – Formulas and functions
Draw a line to match the correct formula or function to the correct cell reference. The
first one has been done for you.

Cell reference Formula or function

1. C5 A. =C3+C4

2. C9 B. =C15+C16

3. C12 C. =C8*C16

4. C13 D. =G4-F4

5. C17 E. =C7+C8

6. C20 F. =SUM(H4:H10)

7. H4 G. =MAX(F4:F10)

8. H11 H. =C4-C8

9. F13 I. =AVERAGE(F4:F10)

10. F14 J. =MIN(F4:F10)

11. F15 K. =C11+C12

Year 8, Unit 3, Lesson 5, Worksheet 2


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