Module 1.2
Homework 1 - TMA 4


A.M.D.G.


1. Name the three types of data that can be entered in a spreadsheet cell.
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2. Give two reasons why accountants would find a spreadsheet program useful?
(2)
   
3.

Look at the spreadsheet below.

 
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Name Age School Fees Amount Paid Amount Remaining
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Mary 12 5000 3000  
3
Tom 14 5200 5200  
4
Nicola 15 4800 4100  
5
Ruth 11 5200 1600  
6
Edward 13 5250 3600  
(1)
   
  Write formulae to calculate the following:
   
 

(a) Average age

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(b) Total amount paid by all students

(1)
 

(c) Amount remaining for Edward

(1)
   
4. What are the symbols used in spreadsheets for:
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(a) Addition
(b) Multiplication
(c) Subtraction
(d) Division

   
5. Which symbol must every formula start with?
(1)
   
6. What is the purpose of entering text in cells?
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Total
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