Explain Excel formulas

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Excel formulas are used to perform calculations and manipulate data in Microsoft Excel.

Excel formulas are written using a combination of operators, functions, and cell references.
They can be used to perform basic arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Formulas can also be used to perform more complex calculations, such as statistical analysis, conditional calculations, and data manipulation.
Examples of Excel formulas include SUM(A1:A10) to calculate the sum of values in cells A1 to A10, IF(B1>10, "Yes", "No") to check if the value in cell B1 is greater than 10 and return "Yes" or "No" accordingly, and CONCATENATE(A1, " ", B1) to combine the values in cells A1 and B1 with a space in between.
Excel formulas can be used to create dynamic and interactive spreadsheets by referencing other cells, creating formulas that update automatically when the referenced cells change.
They can also be used to perform data analysis, such as calculating averages, finding maximum or minimum values, and generating charts and graphs.

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