Asked by Vanessa Recamadas on May 23, 2024
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You've copied a cell containing formula to the rows below it, and the results in the copied cells are all zeros.To find the problem, what should you check for in your original formula?
A) If it needs an absolute cell reference.
B) If it needs a relative cell reference.
C) If it needs landscape orientation.
D) If it needs a function.
Absolute Cell Reference
In spreadsheet applications, a cell reference that remains constant, even if the formula is copied or moved to a different cell.
Relative Cell Reference
In spreadsheet programs, a cell reference that adjusts automatically when the formula containing it is copied to another cell or location.
- Acquire knowledge on the adjustment of relative and absolute references within formulas upon their duplication or migration.
- Understand how to use different cell referencing styles (relative, absolute) to maintain formula accuracy during copy-paste operations.
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Jacob RobinsonMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The issue likely stems from the formula not having an absolute cell reference. When formulas are copied down, relative references change based on the row or column they are moved to. If the formula was supposed to reference a specific cell that doesn't change (like a constant value or a specific parameter), it needs an absolute reference (e.g., $A$1) to ensure it always points to the same cell, regardless of where the formula is copied.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the adjustment of relative and absolute references within formulas upon their duplication or migration.
- Understand how to use different cell referencing styles (relative, absolute) to maintain formula accuracy during copy-paste operations.