When working on an MS Excel sheet, to enter a formula in a cell, what should come before the formula? A. @ B. = C. * D. &

When working on an MS Excel sheet, to enter a formula in a cell, what should come before the formula? A. @ B. = C. * D. & Correct Answer B

The Correct Answer is "B".

Key Points 

  • Typing a formula in a cell or the formula bar is the most straightforward method of inserting basic Excel formulas.
  • The process usually starts by typing an equal sign, followed by the name of an Excel function.

Additional Information

  • Select a cell.
  • Type the equal sign =.
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  • select cell
  • Enter an operator. For example, – for subtraction.
  • Select the next cell, or type its address in the selected cell.
  • next cell
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  • Press Enter. The result of the calculation appears in the cell with the formula.

Related Questions

Consider the 5 × 5 matrix \[{\text{A}} = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&2&3&4&5 \\ 5&1&2&3&4 \\ 4&5&1&2&3 \\ 3&4&5&1&2 \\ 2&3&4&5&1 \end{array}} \right
For what value of x, y and z matrices A and B are equal \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 0 & x+3 \\\ y-4 & 4 & 6 \end{bmatrix} ; \ \ B = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 0 & 6 \\\ -2 & 4 & 2z \end{bmatrix}\)