The greatest power of spreadsheets is that they can be programmed (the formula) to do the maths as you update the data
The most basic calculations are:
- add +
- subtract (minus) –
- multiply *
- divide /
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc14gFFyiTw
- under 4 min
- Mathematical operators
- Understanding cell references
- Creating formulas
- Copying and editing formulas
Another example of Point & Click, rather than typing in cell references
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- Worksheet
- Practice Spreadsheet (simple maths and example)