
Use the AVERAGE and LARGE functions to
calculate the average of the x largest numbers
With this tip you will learn how to calculate the average of the larg-
est five numbers in a list. Combine the AVERAGE and LARGE
functions in one array formula.
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To calculate the average of the five largest numbers:
1. In cells A2:A11 list some numbers.
2. Select cell C2 and type the following array formula:
=AVERAGE(LARGE(A:A,{1,2,3,4,5})).
3. Press <Enter>.
Note: To calculate the average of the three largest numbers,
enter the following formula in cell D2:=AVERAGE(LARGE
(A:A,{1,2,3})).
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Figure 11-20