FORMULA FOUNDATIONS · ORIGINAL EXERCISE
Anchor the reference
Calculate first-order profit using absolute references $E$2 and $F$2.
This quest practices Absolute references using a fictional business dataset. Read the sheet below, then enter the interactive quest to write and check your formula.
| Order | Region | Product | Units | Revenue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-101 | North | Keyboard | 12 | 720 | 420 |
| O-102 | South | Mouse | 18 | 450 | 198 |
| O-103 | North | Monitor | 5 | 1250 | 900 |
| O-104 | West | Keyboard | 8 | 480 | 280 |
| O-105 | South | Monitor | 4 | 1000 | 720 |
| O-106 | North | Mouse | 20 | 500 | 220 |
| O-107 | West | Monitor | 6 | 1500 | 1080 |
| O-108 | North | Keyboard | 10 | 600 | 350 |
Hints to get you started
- $ locks a column or row when copying formulas in Excel.
- Lock both the column and row on each reference.
- Subtract $F$2 from $E$2.
Show the worked solution
=$E$2-$F$2Absolute references stay fixed when you fill or copy a formula in Excel. This task evaluates their value; use the $ signs to practice the syntax.
Make the skill stick
After solving the task, explain what each reference does and why the formula answers the business question. Try the workbook download inside the quest to practice in your own spreadsheet app.
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