AVERAGE Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
AVERAGE is an Excel Math & Trig function. Finds the mean of a set of numbers.
AVERAGE syntax
=AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)
Arguments
number1: The first number or rangenumber2: An additional number or range (optional)
When to use AVERAGE
AVERAGE is used in financial models and engineering-style calculations where precise numeric work is needed.
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AVERAGE practice questions
- Using AVERAGE, find the average daily footfall for the five weekdays and put it in B7.
- Using AVERAGE, find each student's average marks across the three tests and put them in…
- Two students were absent, so their marks are blank. Using AVERAGE, find the average of…
- Customer ratings are on a 5-point scale. Using ROUND with AVERAGE, find the average…
- Store A and Store B report monthly sales in separate columns. Using one AVERAGE with…
- The store was closed one day, so that day shows 0. Using AVERAGE, find the average daily…
- Using AVERAGE, find the average sales of the last three months only (Apr to Jun) and put…
- Build a 3-month moving average. Using AVERAGE, fill C4 to C7 so each cell averages that…
- Using AVERAGE with MAX and MIN, find the midpoint between the highest and lowest mark…
- In a judged contest, the highest and lowest scores are dropped. Using SUM, MAX, MIN and…
- Order values for the day are in B2:B9. Find the average order value, rounded to 2…
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Frequently asked questions
What does the AVERAGE function do in Excel?
Finds the mean of a set of numbers.
What is the syntax of AVERAGE in Excel?
The syntax is =AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...). number1: The first number or range; number2: An additional number or range (optional).
Where can I practice AVERAGE online for free?
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