Problem Description:
The image shows a spreadsheet with data about trainers and the number of different types of Pokéballs they have. The columns represent the types of Pokéballs: "Pokeball," "Great Ball," and "Ultra Ball." The rows represent the trainers: "Iva," "Liam," and "Adora." In cell `E2`, there is a formula `=B2+C2+D2` that calculates the total number of Pokéballs for the trainer in row 2 (Iva).
The task is to solve the problem by explaining how the formula works and what it calculates.
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Solution Explanation:
#### Step 1: Understand the Formula
The formula in cell `E2` is:
```
=B2+C2+D2
```
- `B2`: This refers to the value in cell `B2`, which represents the number of "Pokeball" Iva has.
- `C2`: This refers to the value in cell `C2`, which represents the number of "Great Ball" Iva has.
- `D2`: This refers to the value in cell `D2`, which represents the number of "Ultra Ball" Iva has.
The formula adds these three values together to calculate the total number of Pokéballs Iva has.
#### Step 2: Substitute the Values
From the spreadsheet:
- `B2 = 2` (Iva has 2 "Pokeball")
- `C2 = 3` (Iva has 3 "Great Ball")
- `D2 = 1` (Iva has 1 "Ultra Ball")
Substitute these values into the formula:
```
=B2+C2+D2
=2 + 3 + 1
=6
```
#### Step 3: Interpret the Result
The result of the formula is `6`. This means that Iva has a total of 6 Pokéballs.
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Generalization for Other Trainers
The same formula can be applied to other trainers by copying it to their respective rows. For example:
- For Liam (row 3):
- `B3 = 5`, `C3 = 5`, `D3 = 2`
- Total = `5 + 5 + 2 = 12`
- For Adora (row 4):
- `B4 = 10`, `C4 = 2`, `D4 = 3`
- Total = `10 + 2 + 3 = 15`
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Final Answer:
The formula in cell `E2` calculates the total number of Pokéballs for Iva. The result is:
\[
\boxed{6}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of excel worksheet formulas.
