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Returns the average (arithmetic mean) of the arguments.

Official Syntax:=AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)

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AVERAGE(number1)

number1: The first number, cell reference, or range.

🎯 Active Cell: Enter any formula or value into cell E2! Try =AVERAGE(D2:D5)
Sheet: Sheet 1 (Practice Table)
#AStudent Name (A)BSubject (B)CExam 1 (C)DFinal Score (D)EOutput: =AVERAGE() (E)FColumn FGColumn GHColumn H
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Cell: E2

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  • Type =B2*C2, =AVERAGE(...), or any math!
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Exercise 1: Practice =AVERAGE() in Live Simulator

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🎯 Target Goal:

Calculate Average Final Exam Score for the Cohort

Syntax Parameters Breakdown

number1Required

The first number, cell reference, or range.

Top Pitfalls to Avoid:

  • Forgetting to close the parenthesis ) at the end of the formula.
  • Mismatching cell range sizes in lookup vectors or criteria arrays.

Corporate Pro Tips:

  • AVERAGE ignores text strings and blank cells automatically.