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Excel Math & Trig functions perform many of the common mathematical calculations, including basic arithmetic, conditional sums & products, exponents & logarithms, and the trigonometric ratios.

Count total matches in two ranges in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to Count total matches in two ranges in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT(COUNTIF(range1,range2)) Explanation If you want to compare two ranges, and count total matches between the two ranges, you can use a formula that combines the COUNTIF and  SUMPRODUCT functions. Context Suppose you have a “master” list of some …

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Count visible rows in a filtered list in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to Count visible rows in a filtered list in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUBTOTAL(3,range) Explanation If you want to count the number of visible items in a filtered list, you can use the SUBTOTAL function, which automatically ignores rows that are hidden by a filter. The SUBTOTAL function can perform calculations …

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Count rows that contain specific values in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to Count rows that contain specific values in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUM(–(MMULT(–(criteria),TRANSPOSE(COLUMN(data)))>0)) Explanation To count rows that contain specific values, you can use an array formula based on the MMULT, TRANSPOSE, COLUMN, and SUM functions. In the example shown, the formula in G5 is: {=SUM(–(MMULT(–(data=90),TRANSPOSE(COLUMN(data)))>0))} where data is the named range B4:B12. Note: this …

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Count visible rows only with criteria in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to Count visible rows only with criteria in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT((range=criteria)*(SUBTOTAL(3,OFFSET(range,rows,0,1)))) Explanation To count visible rows only with criteria, you can use a rather complex formula based on SUMPRODUCT, SUBTOTAL, and OFFSET. The problem The SUBTOTAL function can easily generate sums and counts for hidden and non-hidden …

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SUMPRODUCT count multiple OR criteria in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to work SUMPRODUCT count multiple OR criteria in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT(ISNUMBER(MATCH(range1,{“A”,”B”},0))*ISNUMBER(MATCH(range2,{“X”,”Y”,”Z”},0))) Explanation To count matching rows with multiple OR criteria, you can use a formula based on the SUMPRODUCT function. In the example shown, the formula in F10 is: =SUMPRODUCT(ISNUMBER(MATCH(B5:B11,{“A”,”B”},0))* ISNUMBER(MATCH(C5:C11,{“X”,”Y”,”Z”},0))) This formula returns a count of rows …

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Sum bottom n values in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to Sum bottom n values in Excel. You can use a combination of SUMPRODUCT function and SMALL function to get the sum bottom  n values in the example below; Formula =SUMPRODUCT(SMALL(range,{1,2,n})) Explanation If you need to sum or add the bottom values in a range, you can do so with a formula that uses the …

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Sum bottom n values with criteria in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to Sum bottom n values with criteria in Excel. You can use a combination of SUM function, SMALL function and IF function to get the sum bottom in the example below; Formula {=SUM(SMALL(IF(range1=criteria,range2),{1,2,3,N}))} Explanation To sum the bottom n values in a range matching criteria, you can use an array formula based on the …

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Sum last n columns in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to Sum last n columns in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUM(INDEX(data,0,COLUMNS(data)-(n-1)):INDEX(data,0,COLUMNS(data))) Explanation To sum the last n columns in a table of data (i.e. last 3 columns, last 4 columns, etc.) you can use a formula based on the INDEX function. In the example shown, the formula in K5: …

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Sum visible rows in a filtered list in Excel

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This tutorial shows how to Sum visible rows in a filtered list in Excel using the example below; Formula =SUBTOTAL(9,range) Explanation If you want to sum only the visible rows in a filtered list (i.e. only those rows not filtered out), you can use the SUBTOTAL function with function number 9 or 109. What makes SUBTOTAL …

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Count and Sum Functions in Excel

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The most used functions in Excel are the functions that count and sum. COUNT function is one of the STATISTICAL functions while SUM function is one of the Math and Trig functions. You can count and sum based on one criteria or multiple criteria. Count To count the number of cells that contain numbers, use the COUNT function. Countif To count cells …

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Round numbers in Excel

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This chapter illustrates three Mathematical functions ROUND, ROUNDUP and ROUNDDOWN. Navigation: Formula Tab → Function Library Group → Math & Trig Category Before your start: if you round a number, you lose precision. If you don’t want this, show fewer decimal places without changing the number itself. Round Syntax: ROUND(number, num_digits) 1. Round a number to two decimal places. …

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ODD function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is ODD function in Excel? ODD function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns number rounded up to the nearest odd integer. Syntax of ODD function ODD(number) The ODD function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The value to round. ODD formula explanation If number is nonnumeric, ODD returns …

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MOD function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is MOD function in Excel? MOD function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the remainder after number is divided by divisor. The result has the same sign as divisor. Syntax of MOD function MOD(number, divisor) The MOD function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The number for which …

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MINVERSE function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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Examples of MINVERSE function Example 1 Steps to follow: 1. Open a new Excel worksheet. 2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1 Note: For formulas to show results, select them, press F2 key on your keyboard and then press Enter. You can adjust the column widths to see all …

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MUNIT function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is MUNIT function in Excel? MUNIT function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the unit matrix for the specified dimension. Syntax of MUNIT function MUNIT(dimension) The MUNIT function syntax has the following arguments. Dimension: Dimension is an integer specifying the dimension of the unit matrix that you want …

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MULTINOMIAL function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is MULTINOMIAL function in Excel? MULTINOMIAL function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the ratio of the factorial of a sum of values to the product of factorials. Syntax of MULTINOMIAL function MULTINOMIAL(number1, [number2], …) The MULTINOMIAL function syntax has the following arguments: Number1, number2, …    Number1 is required, …

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MROUND function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is MROUND function in Excel? MROUND function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns a number rounded to the desired multiple. Syntax of MROUND function MROUND(number, multiple) The MROUND function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The value to round. Multiple: The multiple to which you want to round …

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PI function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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Example of PI function Steps to follow: 1. Open a new Excel worksheet. 2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1 Note: For formulas to show results, select them, press F2 key on your keyboard and then press Enter. You can adjust the column widths to see all the data, …

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POWER function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is POWER function in Excel? POWER function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the result of a number raised to a power. Let’s say you want to calculate an extremely small tolerance level for a machined part or the vast distance between two galaxies. To raise a …

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PRODUCT function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is PRODUCT function in Excel? PRODUCT function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that multiplies all the numbers given as arguments and returns the product. For example, if cells A1 and A2 contain numbers, you can use the formula =PRODUCT(A1, A2) to multiply those two numbers together. You can also perform …

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QUOTIENT function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is QUOTIENT function in Excel? QUOTIENT function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the integer portion of a division. Use this function when you want to discard the remainder of a division. Tip: If you want to divide numeric values, you should use the “/” operator as there …

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RADIANS function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is RADIANS function in Excel? RADIANS function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that converts degrees to radians. Syntax of RADIANS function RADIANS(angle) The RADIANS function syntax has the following arguments: Angle: An angle in degrees that you want to convert. Example of RADIANS function Steps to follow: 1. Open a …

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RAND function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is RAND function in Excel? RAND function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns an evenly distributed random real number greater than or equal to 0 and less than 1. A new random real number is returned every time the worksheet is calculated. Syntax of RAND function RAND() The …

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RANDBETWEEN function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is RANDBETWEEN function in Excel? RANDBETWEEN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns a random integer number between the numbers you specify. A new random integer number is returned every time the worksheet is calculated. Syntax of RANDBETWEEN function RANDBETWEEN(bottom, top) The RANDBETWEEN function syntax has the following …

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ROMAN function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is ROMAN function in Excel? ROMAN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that converts an arabic numeral to roman, as text. Syntax of ROMAN function ROMAN(number, [form]) The ROMAN function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The Arabic numeral you want converted. Form(Optional): A number specifying the type of …

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ROUND function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is ROUND function in Excel? ROUND function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that rounds a number to a specified number of digits. For example, if cell A1 contains 23.7825, and you want to round that value to two decimal places, you can use the following formula: =ROUND(A1, 2) …

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ROUNDDOWN function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is ROUNDDOWN function in Excel? ROUNDDOWN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that rounds a number down, toward zero. Syntax of ROUNDDOWN function ROUNDDOWN(number, num_digits) The ROUNDDOWN function syntax has the following arguments: Number: Any real number that you want rounded down. Num_digits: The number of digits to which you …

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ROUNDUP function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is ROUNDUP function in Excel? ROUNDUP function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that rounds a number up, away from 0 (zero). Syntax of ROUNDUP function ROUNDUP(number, num_digits) The ROUNDUP function syntax has the following arguments: Number: Any real number that you want rounded up. Num_digits: The number of digits …

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SEC function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SEC function in Excel? SEC function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the secant of an angle. Syntax of SEC function SEC(number) The SEC function syntax has the following arguments. Number: Number is the angle in radians for which you want the secant. SEC formula explanation The …

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SECH function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SECH function in Excel? SECH function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the hyperbolic secant of an angle. Syntax of SECH function SECH(number) The SECH function syntax has the following arguments. Number: Number is the angle in radians for which you want the hyperbolic secant. SECH formula …

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SERIESSUM function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SERIESSUM function in Excel? SERIESSUM function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the sum of a power series based on the formula: Many functions can be approximated by a power series expansion. Syntax of SERIESSUM function SERIESSUM(x, n, m, coefficients) The SERIESSUM function syntax has the following …

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SEQUENCE function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SEQUENCE function in Excel? SEQUENCE function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that allows you to generate a list of sequential numbers in an array, such as 1, 2, 3, 4. Syntax of SEQUENCE function =SEQUENCE(rows, [columns], [start], [step]) SEQUENCE(number of row, number of columns,starting number, step size) …

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SIGN function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SIGN function in Excel? SIGN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that determines the sign of a number. Returns 1 if the number is positive, zero (0) if the number is 0, and -1 if the number is negative. Syntax of SIGN function SIGN(number) The SIGN function syntax …

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SIN function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SIN function in Excel? SIN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the sine of the given angle. Syntax of SIN function SIN(number) The SIN function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The angle in radians for which you want the sine. SIN formula explanation If your …

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SINH function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SINH function in Excel? SINH function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the hyperbolic sine of a number. Syntax of SINH function SINH(number) The SINH function syntax has the following arguments: Number: Any real number. SINH formula explanation The formula for the hyperbolic sine is: Example of SINH …

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SQRT function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SQRT function in Excel? SQRT function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns a positive square root. Syntax of SQRT function SQRT(number) The SQRT function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The number for which you want the square root. SQRT formula explanation If number is negative, SQRT …

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SQRTPI function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SQRTPI function in Excel? SQRTPI function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the square root of (number * pi). Syntax of SQRTPI function SQRTPI(number) The SQRTPI function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The number by which pi is multiplied. SQRTPI formula explanation If number < 0, …

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SUMXMY2 function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is SUMXMY2 function in Excel? SUMXMY2 function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the sum of squares of differences of corresponding values in two arrays. Syntax of SUMXMY2 function SUMXMY2(array_x, array_y) The SUMXMY2 function syntax has the following arguments: Array_x: The first array or range of values. Array_y:  …

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TAN function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is TAN function in Excel? TAN function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the tangent of the given angle. Syntax of TAN function TAN(number) The TAN function syntax has the following arguments: Number: The angle in radians for which you want the tangent. TAN formula explanation If your …

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TANH function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation

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What is TANH function in Excel? TANH function is one of the Math and Trig functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the hyperbolic tangent of a number. Syntax of TANH function TANH(number) The TANH function syntax has the following arguments: Number: Any real number. TANH formula explanation The formula for the hyperbolic tangent is: Example of TANH …

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