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

Syntax of GAMMA function

GAMMA(number)

The GAMMA function syntax has the following arguments.

• Number    Required. Returns a number.

GAMMA formula explanation

• GAMMA uses the following equation:
  
• Г(N+1) = N * Г(N)
• If Number is a negative integer or 0, GAMMA returns the #NUM! error value.
• If Number contains characters that are not valid, GAMMA returns the #VALUE! error value.

Example of GAMMA function

Steps to follow:

1. Open a new Excel worksheet.

2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1

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