Question

What is the purpose of the IF function in Excel?

• A. To calculate the average of numbers
• B. To perform a logical test and return different values based on the result
• C. To look up a value in a table
• D. To add a range of numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To perform a logical test and return different values based on the result

• The primary function of the `IF` statement is to execute different actions or return different results based on whether a specified condition is true or false.

• It is a fundamental tool for introducing decision-making capabilities into spreadsheets, enabling dynamic calculations and data analysis.