How Much Does It Cost?
AutoSum
creates the equation: =Sum(B2:B5). In real words, that means: add up
all the numbers in cell B2 through B5 for the apples, basket, bow and
box.
Before You
Begin: Look on the
Home Ribbon for the Sum button. It looks like the Greek letter S,
or sigma. When you roll your mouse over the toolbar, the tool tip says,
“Sum.”
1.Try This: Calculate the
Wholesale Cost
Select Cell B6.
Go to
Home -> Editing ->AutoSum.
The wholesale price should be $8.50.
2. Try This: Calculate the Retail Cost
Select Cell D6, and then
click on the AutoSum.
Did you get $12.75?
Memo to Self:
Click on the Enter key on your keyboard
to finish the equation and see the results. Microsoft Excel won’t
calculate until you leave the cell.