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Microsoft Excel Functions & Formulas
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Microsoft Excel Functions & Formulas

by Bernd Held
September 2006
Beginner to intermediate
397 pages
13h 15m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Determine how many pieces to put in a box
Let’s say a container can hold 10 boxes and each box can hold up to
300 items. The customer requires a total of 500 items. How many
items must be packed in each box, given a number of boxes?
4
To determine the number of pieces in each box:
1. Select cell A2 and enter 10.
2. Select cell B2 and enter 50.
3. Select cell D2 and type =B2*A2.
4. In cells A4:A7 enter the number of boxes from 2 to 9.
5. Select cells B4:B7 and type the following formula:
=$B$2*($A$2/A4).
6. Press <Ctrl+Enter>.
7. Select cells D4:D7 and type the formula =B4*A4.
8. Press <Ctrl+Enter>.
Note: Some entries in column A may result in a number
with ...
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