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Data Analysis Spreadsheet Basics Getting Started With Spreadsheets Getting Started With Spreadsheets Review

Chidubem Adike
Chidubem Adike
218 Points
Posted by Chidubem Adike
Chidubem Adike
218 Points

There is a problem with question 3 i have solved the question in many ways and i still get 9431 but i'm getting a bummer

Hi Markdown,
i think there is an issues with question 3 because i have done it in different ways multiple time and i keep getting '9431'. i keep getting a Bummer, saying my answer is wrong.. Is there is something i'm not doing right? my formula is =sum(B5:B176). i would appreciate if you reveiw and let me know if i am doing anything wrong.

Thanks Chidubem

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
241,811 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
241,811 Points

The order of the questions can sometimes be random, so it's always better to quote the question itself instead of giving the order.

But assuming we got the same 3rd question, it asks for "the total dollar value of all items in the F&B and Entertainment categories". So a simple sum will not produce the correct answer. You'll need to restrict the sum to just those categories, or you could edit the list to remove the other categories first (not recommended).

Also, the item prices start at B3, not B5.

Hint: the SUMIF function might be useful.