Excel Function

AVERAGE

Returns the arithmetic mean.

AVERAGE(number1, [number2], ...)

Arguments

number1

Required

Specify the first number or range to calculate.

number2

Optional

Optional second argument; leave blank when not needed.

Practice Preview

calculate the average sales. Use AVERAGE to Returns the arithmetic mean. For range arguments, drag from the start cell to the end cell in the same argument field, or click start and end cells in order. Fill the argument fields below and complete a formula that achieves this goal.

Sample correct formula

=AVERAGE(D2:D8)

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