Table of contents
1.
Introduction
1.1.
Min, Max, and Average Functions
2.
Finding the Minimum Value
3.
Finding the Maximum Value
4.
Finding the Average Value
5.
FAQs
6.
Key Takeaways
Last Updated: Mar 27, 2024
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Min, Max, and Average

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Introduction

Functions play a vital role in performing mathematical calculations for the range of cells.

The most common functions used in excel are min, max, average, and count. If the user wants to find the minimum, maximum, and average for the range of cells, they can use MIN, MAX, and AVERAGE functions.

Min, Max, and Average Functions

MIN: Used to find minimum value in a given range of cells.

MAX: Used to find maximum value in a given range of cells.

AVERAGE: Used to find the mean value of one or more cells as names and arrays.

Finding the Minimum Value

Step 1: Select the cell.

Step 2: Select the Auto-Sum tool in the Editing Group.

Step 3: Select the MIN function.

Step 4: Choose AVERAGE from an INSERT function dialog box.

Step 5: Tap OK.

Step 6: Select the range of cells in the Functions Argument Box.

Finding the Maximum Value

Step 1: Select the cell.

Step 2: Select the Auto-Sum tool in the Editing Group.

Step 3: Select the MAX function.

Step 4: Choose AVERAGE from an INSERT function dialog box.

Step 5: Tap OK.

Step 6: Select the range of cells in the Functions Argument Box.

Finding the Average Value

Step 1: Select the cell.

Step 2: Select the Auto-Sum tool in the Editing Group.

Step 3: Select the AVERAGE function.

Step 4: Choose AVERAGE from an INSERT function dialog box.

Step 5: Tap OK.

Step 6: Select the range of cells in the Functions Argument Box.

FAQs

1. Name some essential functions in Excel.

    Some essential functions in excel are MIN, MAX, COUNT, and AVERAGE.

2. What is the use of the MIN function?

     MIN function is used to find the minimum value in a given range of cells.

3. What is the use of the MAX function?

     MAX function is used to find the maximum value in a given range of cells.

4. What is the use of the AVERAGE function?

     AVG function is used to find the mean of two or more values in a given range of cells.

5. What is the use of the COUNT function?

      The COUNT function is used to find the number of entries in a given range.

Key Takeaways

Congratulations on finishing the blog!! After reading this blog, you will grasp the concept of the essential functions used in Excel.
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