PRACTICAL EXERCISE 1.

8 - CASTILLEJO, MARIA GARNETT

XYZ COMPANY SALES PERFORMANCE

SALESPERSON ANNUAL QTR1 QTR2 QTR3 QTR4 TOTAL AVERAGE COMM

TARGET SALES SALES ISSION

ALBERT 750 148 256 133 154 1,441.00 288.2 86.46

MICHAEL 650 187 143 258 143 1,381.00 276.2 82.86
CARL 800 233 200 216 152 1,601.00 320.2 96.06
GEORGE 700 256 145 136 259 1,496.00 299.2 89.76
LUCY 1000 249 212 215 124 1,800.00 360 108.00

TOTAL 3,900.00 1,073.00 956.00 958.00 832.00 7,719.00

COMMISSION 6%

(i). Given the table above, write formulas or describe how you would calculate the
Total Sales in column G and Row 12.
Formulas: =SUM(B6:F6),=SUM(C6:C11),=SUM(D6:D11),=SUM(E6:E11),=SUM(F6:F11),=SUM(G6:G11)

(ii). How would you calculate the Average Sales? Write the formula as it should
appear in Excel and show the method of duplicating it to the other cells.
Formulas: =AVERAGE(B6:F6),=AVERAGE(B7:F7),=AVERAGE(B8:F8),=AVERAGE(B9:F9),=AVERAGE(B10:F10)
Method: (=AVERAGE*B6:F6)

(iii). How would you calculate the Commission? Write the formula as it would appear
in Excel and explain the method of duplicating it to the other cells.
Formula: =B14*G6
Formula Explaination: Type =B14*G6:G10, then drag down.

(iv). Explain how you can insert two rows above Row 10.
Explaination: After I put the headings skipped two rows by leaving it blank, then proceeds to th row.

(v). What does this sign (# # # # # # #) mean when seen in cell(s)? What should you do when you see this sign?
Answer: It means that the isn't wide enough for the contents. Adjust the width of the column.

(vi). How does one delete an entire row or column and all its cells?
Answer: Click the column, drag it down then right click. Click the delete 'choose' entire column.

(vii). You are asked to compare QTR1 and QTR3 sales for all salespersons in the above table using a chart:
(a).What range of cells do you need to select and how would you select it?
Explaination: From C6:C10 and E6:E10. Click the column and drag it down and the copy.
(b).What type of graph would you use?
Answer: Bar chart.

(viii). How can you edit a chart once it is created, lets say, to change the series from
columns to rows, to change the legend, etc?
Answer: You can edit the chart by manipulating the data in the columns.