Excel is a spreadsheet with a lot of power. The software can be used to track inventory, track and calculate payroll and a myriad of other calculations. An Excel formula is generally composed of ...

Microsoft Excel can be a powerful tool for large and small businesses alike. It is used to perform calculations, store and compile data, and create graphs based on that data. A variety of formulas are ...

This post explains how to calculate Weighted Average in Excel with percentages. In a standard arithmetic average where the sum of values is divided by the number of values, each data value is treated ...

How to calculate conditional running totals in an Excel revenue sheet Your email has been sent Adding a running total to a simple Microsoft Excel revenue sheet isn't difficult, but adding a ...

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A straight ranking result is easy using one of Microsoft Excel’s ranking functions. Calculating a conditional rank is even easier if you let an Excel PivotTable do all the work. Image: ...

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Calculating returns from your stock portfolio can be a tricky matter, especially if some of your holdings pay dividends, or you make frequent deposits and withdrawals from your account. With Excel and ...

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