Preface |
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The Succeeding in Business Instructor Resources |
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Succeeding in Business Series Walk-Through |
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About the Authors |
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Author Acknowledgements |
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New Features in Excel 2007 |
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2 | (16) |
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2 | (16) |
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2 | (1) |
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Using the Office Button and Quick Access Toolbar |
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3 | (1) |
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Opening and Closing Files in Excel 2007 |
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3 | (2) |
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Saving Files in Excel 2007 |
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5 | (1) |
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Taking Advantage of the New Worksheet Size |
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5 | (1) |
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'Adding and Renaming Worksheets |
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6 | (1) |
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6 | (4) |
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Using the Keyboard to Make Selections |
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10 | (1) |
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Adding Commands to the Quick Access Toolbar |
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11 | (2) |
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Working in Page Layout View |
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13 | (1) |
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Using Formula AutoComplete |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (1) |
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Introduction to Problem Solving and Decision Making with Microsoft Office Excel 2007 |
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18 | (632) |
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About This Book and Microsoft Office Excel 2007 |
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19 | (1) |
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The Relationship Between Problem Solving and Decision Making |
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20 | (2) |
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20 | (1) |
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Which Comes First: The Problem or the Decision? |
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21 | (1) |
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A Problem-Solving Process |
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22 | (6) |
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23 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (1) |
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24 | (4) |
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Problem Solving in This Book |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (3) |
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29 | (1) |
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29 | (1) |
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29 | (1) |
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Company Goal: Expand the Product Line |
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30 | (1) |
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How Is Excel Used at TheZone? |
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30 | (2) |
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32 | (1) |
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33 | (1) |
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Applying Fundamental Excel Skills and Tools in Problem Solving |
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34 | (54) |
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Level 1: Identifying and Correcting Common Errors in Formatting and Formulas |
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36 | (18) |
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Examining a Basic Worksheet for Errors |
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36 | (1) |
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Correcting Formatting Problems |
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37 | (1) |
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Modifying Column Width and Row Height |
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38 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (2) |
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Inserting and Aligning a Title |
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41 | (2) |
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43 | (1) |
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Correcting Errors in Formulas |
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44 | (2) |
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Checking Simple Formulas for Accuracy |
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46 | (1) |
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Using Formulas and Cell References Instead of Values |
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46 | (1) |
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Determining Order of Precedence |
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47 | (1) |
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Understanding Precision vs. Display |
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48 | (3) |
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Checking Accuracy in Formula Updates |
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51 | (1) |
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Steps to Success: Level 1 |
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52 | (2) |
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Level 2: Calculating and Comparing Data Using Simple Functions |
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54 | (10) |
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Working with Multiple Worksheets |
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54 | (1) |
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Calculating Totals using the Sum Function |
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55 | (2) |
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Calculating Quickly with AutoSum |
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57 | (1) |
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Calculating Average, Minimum, and Maximum Values |
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58 | (3) |
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Calculating the Number of Values Using the Count and Counta Functions |
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61 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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62 | (2) |
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Level 3: Analyzing Cell References When Writing and Copying formulas |
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64 | (15) |
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Creating a Budget Workbook |
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64 | (1) |
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65 | (3) |
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Understanding Relative Cell Referencing |
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68 | (2) |
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Understanding Absolute and Mixed Cell Referencing |
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70 | (4) |
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Naming a Cell or Cell Range |
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74 | (1) |
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Writing a Formula to Subtotal the Cost of Goods Sold |
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74 | (1) |
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Writing a Formula to Calculate Selling Expense |
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74 | (1) |
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Writing a Formula to Calculate Projected Earnings |
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75 | (1) |
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Completing the Budget Workbook |
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76 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 3 |
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77 | (2) |
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79 | (9) |
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80 | (2) |
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82 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Purchasing a Computer for Grusee & Associates |
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82 | (2) |
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Level 2 - Compiling Relocation Information for Devcon Finn, Inc. |
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84 | (1) |
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Level 3 - Analyzing Regional Sales Information for CKG Auto |
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85 | (3) |
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Solving Problems with Statistical Analysis Tools |
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88 | (72) |
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Level 1 Using Statistical Functions to Compare Data Values |
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90 | (23) |
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Understanding Fundamentals of Statistics |
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90 | (4) |
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Controlling the Precision of Data Using the Round Function |
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94 | (3) |
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Rounding Values to the Nearest Hundredth |
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97 | (3) |
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Using Paste Special to Copy and Paste Data |
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100 | (3) |
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Calculating the Mean, Median, Mode, and Standard Deviation |
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103 | (2) |
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Managing Large Worksheets by Freezing Panes and Splitting the Window |
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105 | (2) |
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Comparing Current Values to Historical Values |
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107 | (2) |
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Calculating the Difference Between Two Sets of Data |
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109 | (1) |
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Calculating the Percent Difference Between Two Sets of Data |
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109 | (2) |
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Steps To Success: Level 1 |
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111 | (2) |
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Level 2 Organizing and Evaluating Different Data Groupings |
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113 | (18) |
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Determining a Rank for Each Value in a Data Set |
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113 | (3) |
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Determining the Highest and Lowest Values in a Data Set |
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116 | (1) |
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Determining the Highest Value with the LARGE Function |
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116 | (2) |
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Determining the Lowest Value with the SMALL Function |
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118 | (1) |
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Determining the Number of Items that Meet Specified Criteria |
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119 | (5) |
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Determining a Total Value for Items that Meet Specified Criteria |
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124 | (6) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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130 | (1) |
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Level 3 Extending the Analysis with What-if, Goal Seek, and Simulation |
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131 | (20) |
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Evaluating a Larger Data Set |
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131 | (2) |
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Specifying a Custom Number Format |
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133 | (1) |
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Understanding Custom Formatting Codes |
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134 | (3) |
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Considering Alternatives: What-if Analysis and Goal Seek |
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137 | (1) |
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Performing What-if Analysis |
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138 | (1) |
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Using the Goal Seek Tool to Work Backward |
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139 | (3) |
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Combining Countif and Sumif to Analyze Data in Specific Categories |
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142 | (2) |
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Analyzing Data Through Simulation |
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144 | (2) |
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Randomly Assigning a Number Between Two Values Using the RANDBE-TWEEN Function |
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146 | (1) |
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Assigning a Random Value Using the RAND Function |
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146 | (1) |
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Calculating Probable Costs Using a ROUND Function |
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147 | (2) |
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Completing the Cost-Benefit Analysis |
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149 | (1) |
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Steps to Success: Level 3 |
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149 | (2) |
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151 | (9) |
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151 | (2) |
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153 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Analyzing Sales for Cremes Ice Cream |
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153 | (2) |
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Level 2 - Analyzing Demographic Data for La Rosa Restaurant |
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155 | (2) |
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Level 3 - Determining Inventory Levels for CKG Auto |
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157 | (3) |
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Determining Effective Data Display with Charts |
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160 | (54) |
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162 | (18) |
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Effective Charting in Excel |
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166 | (1) |
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Determining the Appropriate Chart Type and Chart Options |
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166 | (13) |
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Steps To Success: Level 1 |
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179 | (1) |
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Level 2 Evaluating Chart Sub-types |
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180 | (18) |
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Examining Sub-types for Various Chart Types |
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180 | (1) |
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Adding Things Up: Stacked Chart Options |
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180 | (1) |
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Summing to 100%: Alternatives to Pie Charts |
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181 | (2) |
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Slicing the Pie Too Thin: Summarizing Too Much Detail in Pie Charts |
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183 | (5) |
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Monitoring a Business with Stock Charts |
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188 | (8) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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196 | (2) |
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Level 3 Exploring More Advanced Chart Types |
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198 | (11) |
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Radar, Bubble, and Dashboard Charts |
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198 | (1) |
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Understanding Radar Charts |
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198 | (3) |
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Understanding Bubble Charts |
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201 | (4) |
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Creating a Management Dashboard |
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205 | (3) |
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Steps To Success: Level 3 |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (5) |
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211 | (1) |
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212 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Illustrating Travel Data for the Indiana Department of Tourism |
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212 | (1) |
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Level 2 - Analyzing Stock Performance for Universal Investments |
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212 | (1) |
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Level 3 - Illustrating Patterns in Gas Prices for CKG Auto |
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213 | (1) |
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Applying Logic in Decision Making |
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214 | (70) |
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Level 1 Analyzing Data Using Relational Operators and Boolean Logical Functions |
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216 | (28) |
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Reviewing Financial Criteria Related to Credit |
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216 | (4) |
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Using Relational Operators to Compare two Values |
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220 | (2) |
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Using Boolean Logical Functions to Evaluate a List of Values and Determine a Single True or False Value |
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222 | (2) |
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Using the OR Function to Evaluate Criteria |
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224 | (3) |
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Using the AND Function to Evaluate Criteria |
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227 | (3) |
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Using the NOT Function to Evaluate Criteria |
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230 | (1) |
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Applying Conditional Formatting to a Worksheet |
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231 | (1) |
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Applying Preset Conditional Formatting Features |
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232 | (3) |
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Applying Conditional Formatting Based on Cell Value |
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235 | (3) |
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Applying Conditional Formatting Based on the Results of a Formula |
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238 | (4) |
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Steps To Success: Level 1 |
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242 | (2) |
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Level 2 Analyzing Data Using if Functions and Nested Functions |
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244 | (15) |
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Introduction to if Functions and Nested Functions |
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244 | (1) |
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Writing Simple if Functions |
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244 | (2) |
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Writing an IF Function with a Logical Test That Evaluates TRUE/FALSE Values |
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246 | (1) |
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Writing an IF Function with a Logical Test That Performs a Simple Calculation |
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247 | (3) |
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Writing if Functions with Nested Functions |
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250 | (2) |
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Constructing a Simple Nested if Function |
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252 | (3) |
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The Order of Logical Tests for Nonmutually Exclusive Criteria |
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255 | (1) |
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The Order of Logical Tests for Mutually Exclusive Criteria |
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256 | (1) |
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The Order of Logical Tests for Criteria Between a Range of Values |
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256 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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257 | (2) |
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Level 3 Creating Complex Logical Constructs for Solving Problems |
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259 | (14) |
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Evaluating more Complex Criteria |
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259 | (2) |
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Using an if Function to Combine Sets of Criteria |
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261 | (2) |
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Using the None of Construct |
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263 | (2) |
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265 | (3) |
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Nesting Boolean Logical Operators to Analyze Criteria |
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268 | (1) |
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Completing the Complex Nested if Formula |
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269 | (3) |
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Steps To Success: Level 3 |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (11) |
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274 | (2) |
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276 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Evaluating Job Applicants for Winston, Winston & Coombs |
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276 | (2) |
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Level 2 - Estimating Painting Job Costs for RJ Construction |
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278 | (3) |
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Level 3 - Analyzing Dealership Promotions for CKG Auto |
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281 | (3) |
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Retrieving Data for Computation, Analysis, and Reference |
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284 | (72) |
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Level 1 Performing Basic Lookups to Calculate and Evaluate Data |
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286 | (16) |
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Working with Lookup Tables |
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286 | (1) |
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Retrieving Data from a Vertical Lookup Table |
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287 | (2) |
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Looking Up Unit Prices Using a VLOOKUP |
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289 | (1) |
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Examining the VLOOKUP Rules |
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290 | (3) |
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Retrieving an Exact Match |
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293 | (3) |
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Retrieving Data from a Horizontal Lookup Table |
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296 | (4) |
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Steps To Success: Level 1 |
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300 | (2) |
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Level 2 Performing more Complex Lookups Involving Multiple Worksheets and Multidimensional Tables |
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302 | (17) |
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Retrieving Data from Multiple Worksheets |
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302 | (1) |
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Using VLOOKUP with Multiple Worksheets |
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303 | (3) |
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Looking Up Data in a One-Row or One-Column Range |
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306 | (3) |
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Retrieving Data from Multidimensional Tables |
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309 | (1) |
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Using the INDEX Function with a Two-Dimensional Table |
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310 | (3) |
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Using the INDEX Function with a Three-Dimensional Table |
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313 | (4) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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317 | (2) |
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Level 3 Nesting Lookup and Reference Functions to Retrieve and Calculate Data |
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319 | (27) |
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319 | (4) |
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Preventing Errors in Data Retrieval |
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323 | (1) |
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Using the ISBLANK Function |
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324 | (3) |
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Nesting Lookup Functions to Calculate the Price per unit |
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327 | (1) |
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Nesting VLOOKUP in an IF Function to Determine the lookup_value |
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328 | (1) |
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Using the CHOOSE Function to Determine the table_array |
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329 | (2) |
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Determining the col_index_num |
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331 | (1) |
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Determining the range_lookup |
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332 | (1) |
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Creating the Nested VLOOKUP Formula |
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333 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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Calculating the Discount Amount |
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335 | (1) |
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Calculating the Shipping Costs Using Match and Index Functions |
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336 | (3) |
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Determining the Reference Argument of the INDEX Function |
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339 | (1) |
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Determining the row_num of the INDEX Function |
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339 | (1) |
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Determining the column_num of the INDEX Function by Using the MATCH Function |
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339 | (2) |
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Determining the area_num of the INDEX Function |
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341 | (1) |
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Creating the Complex INDEX Formula and Completing the Worksheet |
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342 | (2) |
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Steps To Success: Level 3 |
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344 | (2) |
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346 | (10) |
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347 | (2) |
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349 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Evaluating Tax Rates for the Arlington Group |
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349 | (2) |
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Level 2 - Calculating Travel Costs at America Travels |
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351 | (2) |
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Level 3 - Creating a Cost Estimate Form for CKG Auto |
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353 | (3) |
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Evaluating the Financial Impact of Loans and Investments |
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356 | (66) |
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Level 1 Calculating Values for Simple Financial Transactions |
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358 | (18) |
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Understanding How Interest is Calculated |
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358 | (1) |
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Calculating Simple Interest |
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358 | (1) |
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Calculating Compound Interest |
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359 | (1) |
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Reviewing Alternative Financing Options |
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360 | (1) |
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Using the Pmt Function to Determine a Loan Payment |
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361 | (1) |
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The Arguments of the PMT Function |
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362 | (1) |
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Understanding Cash Flow (Inputs and Outputs) |
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363 | (1) |
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Specifying Consistent Units of Time |
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364 | (1) |
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Determining the Value of the Loan Payment |
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364 | (1) |
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Using a Financial Function with Cell Referencing |
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365 | (1) |
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Using the Rate, NPER, PV, and FV Functions |
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366 | (1) |
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Determining the Future Value of a Financial Transaction |
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366 | (3) |
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Determining the Present Value of a Financial Transaction |
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369 | (1) |
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Determining the Interest Rate of a Financial Transaction |
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370 | (1) |
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Determining the Number of Periods of a Financial Transaction |
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371 | (2) |
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Selecting a Financing Option |
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373 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 1 |
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374 | (2) |
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Level 2 Creating a Projected Cash Flow Estimate and Amortization Table |
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376 | (21) |
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Designing the Cash Flow Estimate Worksheet |
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376 | (1) |
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Identifying the Missing Data Elements |
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377 | (2) |
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Setting up an Amortization Table |
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379 | (1) |
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Calculating Principal and Interest Payments |
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380 | (3) |
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Calculating Principal and Interest Payments Between Two Periods |
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383 | (3) |
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Calculating Depreciation Using the SLN Function |
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386 | (4) |
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Alternative Depreciation Options Provided in Excel |
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390 | (1) |
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391 | (2) |
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393 | (2) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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395 | (2) |
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Level 3 Evaluating the Financial Viability of Alternative Project Options |
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397 | (16) |
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Setting up a Worksheet to Analyze Profitability |
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397 | (3) |
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Calculating Net Present Value |
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400 | (1) |
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Entering the NPV Function |
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400 | (1) |
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Setting Up a Table of Hurdle Rates |
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401 | (2) |
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Calculating the Internal Rate of Return |
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403 | (2) |
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Creating a Chart Showing the Hurdle Rate vs. NPV |
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405 | (1) |
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Calculating the Return on Investment |
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405 | (1) |
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Determining the Payback Period |
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406 | (2) |
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Setting up the Worksheet for the Low Capital Option |
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408 | (3) |
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Evaluating the Results of the Analysis |
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411 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 3 |
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411 | (2) |
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413 | (9) |
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413 | (2) |
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415 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Evaluating Loan Options for Flowers By Diana |
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415 | (2) |
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Level 2 - Creating a Mortgage Calculator for TriState Savings & Loan |
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417 | (2) |
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Level 3 - Analyzing Purchasing vs. Leasing Options for CKG Auto |
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419 | (3) |
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Organizing Data for Effective Analysis |
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422 | (62) |
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Level 1 Importing and Structuring Text Data in Excel Worksheets |
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424 | (21) |
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424 | (2) |
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Combining Text Using the CONCATENATE Function |
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426 | (1) |
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Extracting Characters from a Text String |
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427 | (1) |
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Removing Spaces from a Text String |
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428 | (2) |
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Determining the Position of a Character Within a Text String |
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430 | (1) |
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Sorting and Removing Invalid Data |
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430 | (3) |
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Working with Nonnumeric Data |
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433 | (1) |
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Labeling and Sorting Data |
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434 | (2) |
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Analyzing Data by Creating Subtotals |
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436 | (2) |
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Creating and Working with an Excel Table |
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438 | (2) |
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440 | (1) |
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441 | (2) |
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Adding Data to an Excel Table |
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443 | (1) |
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Removing an Excel Table Definition |
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443 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 1 |
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444 | (1) |
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Level 2 Analyzing Data Imported from a Database and Organizing Data with a Pivottable Report |
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445 | (21) |
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Importing Data from a Database Into Excel |
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445 | (2) |
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Importing an Access Table into Excel |
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447 | (1) |
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Using the Microsoft Query Wizard to Select Data from a Database |
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448 | (3) |
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Making Calculations with Date and Time Data |
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451 | (3) |
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Analyzing Data Using a Pivottable Report |
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454 | (1) |
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Creating a PivotTable Report |
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455 | (1) |
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Analyzing Data Using the Row, Column, and Value Areas |
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456 | (3) |
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Adding Fields to the Report Filter Area |
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459 | (2) |
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Evaluating Data Using a Pivotchart Report |
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461 | (2) |
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Importing Information from the Web into Excel |
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463 | (2) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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465 | (1) |
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Level 3 Importing and Exporting XML Data |
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466 | (13) |
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Understanding Markup Languages and XML |
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466 | (2) |
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468 | (1) |
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Analyzing XML Data with Excel |
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469 | (1) |
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Importing XML Data as an XML Table |
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469 | (3) |
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Adding an XML Map to a Workbook |
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472 | (2) |
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474 | (3) |
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Steps To Success: Level 3 |
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477 | (2) |
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479 | (5) |
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479 | (2) |
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481 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Importing and Analyzing Data for Johnson Equipment |
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481 | (1) |
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Level 2 - Analyzing Manager Performance at Home Station |
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482 | (1) |
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Level 3 - Creating a Loan Application and Amortization for CKG Auto |
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483 | (1) |
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Using Data Tables and Excel Scenarios for What-lf Analysis |
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484 | (62) |
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Level 1 Using Data Tables to Perform Break-Even and Sensitivity Analysis |
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486 | (21) |
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Conducting Break-Even and Sensitivity Analyses |
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486 | (2) |
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Analyzing What-If Results with Data Tables |
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488 | (1) |
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Preparing a Worksheet for Data Tables |
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489 | (3) |
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Varying One Value in a What-lf Analysis |
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492 | (1) |
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Setting Up a One-Variable Data Table's Structure |
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493 | (1) |
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Completing a One-Variable Data Table |
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494 | (2) |
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Interpreting One-Variable Data Tables |
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496 | (3) |
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Varying Two Values in a What-lf Analysis |
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499 | (1) |
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Setting Up a Two.-Variable Data Table's Structure |
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500 | (1) |
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Completing a Two-Variable Data Table |
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501 | (2) |
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Interpreting Two-Variable Data Tables |
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503 | (3) |
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Steps To Success: Level 1 |
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506 | (1) |
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Level 2 Using Scenarios to Perform What-lf Analysis |
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507 | (23) |
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Comparing the Results of Complex Analyses |
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507 | (1) |
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508 | (1) |
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508 | (2) |
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510 | (1) |
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511 | (1) |
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Preparing a Worksheet for Scenarios |
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512 | (2) |
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Adding Scenarios to a Worksheet |
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514 | (3) |
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Viewing and Analyzing Scenarios |
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517 | (4) |
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Editing and Deleting Scenarios |
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521 | (2) |
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Generating Scenario Reports |
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523 | (1) |
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Creating Scenario Summaries |
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523 | (2) |
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Creating Scenario PivotTable Reports |
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525 | (2) |
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Creating Scenario PivotChart Reports |
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527 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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528 | (2) |
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Level 3 Using Excel's Data Tables to Create a Simulation |
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530 | (11) |
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Understanding Simulation in Business |
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530 | (1) |
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Preparing a Worksheet for a Simulation Using a Data Table |
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531 | (3) |
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Developing a Simulation with a Two-Variable Data Table |
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534 | (1) |
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Structuring a Two-Variable Data Table for a Simulation |
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534 | (1) |
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Completing a Two-Variable Data Table for a Simulation |
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535 | (2) |
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Calculating Simulation Statistics |
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537 | (2) |
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Interpreting Simulation Results |
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539 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 3 |
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539 | (2) |
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541 | (5) |
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541 | (1) |
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542 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Estimating Travel Expenses for Customers of Executive Transport, Inc. |
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542 | (1) |
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Level 2 - Evaluating Expansion Financing Options for Granite City Books |
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543 | (1) |
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Level 3 - Analyzing Health Insurance Plan Options for CKG Auto |
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544 | (2) |
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Enhancing Decision Making with Solver |
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546 | (50) |
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Level 1 Solving Product Mix Questions Using Goal Seek and Solver |
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548 | (17) |
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The Other Side of What-If Analysis |
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548 | (1) |
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Performing What-if Analysis Using Goal Seek |
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549 | (1) |
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550 | (8) |
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Adding or Changing a Constraint in a Solver Model |
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558 | (3) |
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Saving a Solver Solution as a Scenario |
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561 | (1) |
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Analyzing Data Using a Solver Report |
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562 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 1 |
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563 | (2) |
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Level 2 Enhancing the Production Plan with Solver |
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565 | (11) |
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Adding Time Variables to the Production Plan |
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565 | (1) |
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Adding Formulas and Constraints to the Solver Model |
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565 | (3) |
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Troubleshooting an Infeasible Solution |
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568 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting an Unbounded Solution |
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568 | (1) |
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Identifying a Feasible Solution |
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569 | (1) |
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Visualizing the Constraints in a Solver Model |
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570 | (3) |
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Finding an Optimal Solution |
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573 | (2) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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575 | (1) |
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Level 3 Managing Transportation Problems with Solver |
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576 | (15) |
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Developing a Distribution Plan Using Solver |
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576 | (1) |
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Setting Up a Worksheet for the Distribution Plan |
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577 | (4) |
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581 | (4) |
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Using Solver when Demand Exceeds Supply |
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585 | (1) |
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Assigning Contracts by Using Binary Constraints |
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586 | (2) |
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Evaluating Assignment Problems with Too Many Resources |
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588 | (2) |
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Steps To Success: Level 3 |
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590 | (1) |
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591 | (5) |
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591 | (1) |
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592 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Creating a Production Plan for ATC Inc. |
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592 | (1) |
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Level 2 - Managing Purchases for Brightstar Toy Company |
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593 | (2) |
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Level 3 - Assigning Specialists to Teams at CKG Auto |
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595 | (1) |
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Troubleshooting Workbooks and Creating Excel Applications |
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596 | (54) |
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Level 1 Preparing Error-Free Workbooks |
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598 | (21) |
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Planning an Excel Application |
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598 | (1) |
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Controlling Data-Entry Errors |
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599 | (2) |
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Validating Data Using the Data Validation Tool |
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601 | (6) |
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607 | (1) |
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608 | (1) |
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Locking and Unlocking Cells |
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609 | (1) |
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610 | (2) |
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Hiding and Displaying Rows and Columns |
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612 | (1) |
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613 | (1) |
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614 | (2) |
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Providing a Thorough Documentation Worksheet |
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616 | (1) |
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Including Comments in a Worksheet |
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616 | (2) |
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Steps To Success: Level 1 |
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618 | (1) |
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Level 2 Preventing Errors in Formulas |
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619 | (13) |
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619 | (1) |
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Using the Formula Auditing Tools |
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620 | (1) |
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Tracing and Solving Formula Errors |
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621 | (2) |
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623 | (1) |
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Identifying and Correcting Errors |
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624 | (2) |
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626 | (1) |
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627 | (3) |
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Setting Error-Checking Options |
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630 | (1) |
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Steps To Success: Level 2 |
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631 | (1) |
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Level 3 Automating Excel Tasks |
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632 | (13) |
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632 | (2) |
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634 | (2) |
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636 | (2) |
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638 | (1) |
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Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor |
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639 | (5) |
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Steps To Success: Level 3 |
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644 | (1) |
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645 | (5) |
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645 | (1) |
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646 | (1) |
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Level 1 - Troubleshooting Formulas and Data Entry for a Payroll Data Workbook for Irene's Scrapbooking World |
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646 | (1) |
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Level 2 - Troubleshooting Formulas for a Job Invoicing Workbook for David's Computer Repair |
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647 | (2) |
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Level 3 - Projected Sales and Commissions for CKG Auto |
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649 | (1) |
Glossary |
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650 | (11) |
Index |
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