Problem Description:
The image shows an Excel spreadsheet with data about individuals, including their names, sex, age, height, and weight. The task involves calculating the
minimum value for the "height" and "weight" columns using the `MIN` function in Excel. The formula for the minimum weight is already provided in cell `E6` as `=MIN(E2:E5)`, which correctly calculates the minimum weight as 60. However, the minimum height has not been calculated yet.
Solution Approach:
1.
Understand the Task:
- The goal is to calculate the minimum values for both the "height" and "weight" columns.
- The formula for the minimum weight is already provided (`=MIN(E2:E5)`), and it correctly returns 60.
- We need to apply a similar formula to calculate the minimum height in the "height" column.
2.
Identify the Range for Heights:
- The heights are listed in column `D` (cells `D2:D5`).
3.
Apply the `MIN` Function:
- Use the `MIN` function to find the smallest value in the range `D2:D5`.
4.
Implementation:
- In cell `D6`, enter the formula: `=MIN(D2:D5)`.
5.
Verify the Calculation:
- The heights in cells `D2:D5` are: 180, 170, 185, and 188.
- The smallest value among these is 170.
Final Answer:
- For the "weight" column, the minimum value is already calculated as
60.
- For the "height" column, the minimum value is
170.
Explanation:
- The `MIN` function in Excel is used to find the smallest value in a specified range of cells.
- By applying `=MIN(D2:D5)` in cell `D6`, we ensure that the minimum height is correctly identified and displayed.
Final Output:
- Cell `D6` should contain the formula `=MIN(D2:D5)` and display the result
170.
- Cell `E6` already contains the formula `=MIN(E2:E5)` and displays the result
60.
Thus, the completed table will look like this:
| | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|------------------|------|-------|------|------|
| 1 | name | sex | age | height | weight |
| 2 | A Dijiang | M | 24 | 180 | 80 |
| 3 | A Lamusi | M | 23 | 170 | 60 |
| 4 | Christine Jacoba Aaftink | F | 21 | 185 | 82 |
| 5 | Per Knut Aaland | M | 31 | 188 | 75 |
| 6 | Total | | 99 |
170 |
60 |
| 7 | Average | | 24.75 | | |
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{170}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of excel worksheet formulas.
