How to Multiply in Excel ?
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Excel
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Sep 13, 2024
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Excel
7 Steps
Learn how to perform multiplication operations in Microsoft Excel. This document will cover the basic methods of multiplying numbers, including using the asterisk (*) operator. Discover how to multiply entire ranges of cells and create complex formulas involving multiplication. Whether you're calculating simple products or complex financial models, this tutorial will provide you with the necessary skills to efficiently multiply numbers in Excel.
How to Multiply in Excel ?
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Excel
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Excel
7 Steps
1
Select the "Cell" for the result
Click on the cell where you want the result of the multiplication to appear.
2
Type "Equal(=)" to begin the formula.
This tells Excel that you are entering a formula rather than just text
3
Click on "Cell" you want to multiply B29 (which has the number $250 ).
Click on the cell that contains the number you want to multiply from Excel will insert the cell reference into the formula.
4
Type "Multiply(*)" (the multiply sign) to indicate multiplication
5
Click on "Cell" you want to multiply B32 (which has the number $30 ).
This cell that contains the second number you want to multiply from Excel will insert this cell reference into the formula.
6
Press "Enter" on your keyboard.
Excel will calculate the result of the multiplication and display it in the cell where you entered the formula.
7
Check that the "Result" is what you expected.
By following these steps, you can perform basic and more complex multiplication in Excel efficiently.
