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IF Function

IF is an Excel function that runs on a logical test, return one value if the condition is True and return another value if the condition is False.
Syntax:
 =IF(logical_test,[value_if_true],[value_if_false])
Arguments or Parameters
  • logical_test: condition given.
  • value_if_true [optional]: the value to return if the logical test is True.
  • value_if_false [optional]: the value to return if the logical test is False.
Objective: Find out whether each applicant passed or failed based on their test score. Applicants scoring above 2.5 will                          pass, while those scoring 2.5 or below will fail.
  Step 1:
  • Type = sign in E2 cell
  • Type if Function
  • Column E2 refers to the Test Score.
  • logical_test : E2>2.5
     Step 2:
  • value_if_true : “Pass”
  • Type “,”
     Step 3:
  • value_if_false: “Fail”
  • Close bracket with “)”
  • Press Enter
Result: If Function has resulted Pass in all the cells where Test Score >2.5 and Fail where Test Score <2.5
 
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