QUESTION 3: SPREADSHEET
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- Use formulae and/or functions for ALL calculations in the spreadsheet - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 3 - 2024 - Paper 1
Question 3
QUESTION 3: SPREADSHEET
NOTE:
- Use formulae and/or functions for ALL calculations in the spreadsheet.
- Use absolute cell references ONLY where necessary to ensure... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:QUESTION 3: SPREADSHEET
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- Use formulae and/or functions for ALL calculations in the spreadsheet - NSC Computer Application Technology - Question 3 - 2024 - Paper 1
Step 1
Change the tab colour of the worksheet to any orange colour.
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To change the tab color, right-click on the tab of the Budget worksheet and select 'Tab Color.' Choose any shade of orange from the color palette.
Step 2
Change the page setup so that A1:159 will fit on one page.
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Go to the 'Page Layout' tab, click on 'Size,' and select 'A4.' Then, adjust the scaling in 'Print Setup' under 'Page Layout' to 'Fit Sheet on One Page.'
Step 3
Insert a SUMIFS function in cell E3 to determine the total budget for all the mammals that arrived after 2015.
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In cell E3, enter the formula:
=SUMIFS(G7:G59,D7:D59,"Mammals",F7:F59,">2015/01/01")
``` This formula sums the budget of mammals where the arrival date is after January 1, 2015.
Step 4
Modify the conditional formatting of the grooming budget so that:
- A value of 15000 or more will be marked with a red flag
- A value of 10000 and above will be marked with a yellow flag
- Any other values will be marked with a green flag.
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Select the range of cells for the grooming budget (e.g. H7:H59). Go to 'Conditional Formatting' > 'New Rule.' Set the rules as follows:
For the red flag, use 'Format cells that are greater than or equal to 15000.' Choose the red fill color.
For the yellow flag, use 'Format cells that are greater than or equal to 10000 but less than 15000.' Choose the yellow fill color.
For the green flag, use 'Format cells that are less than 10000.' Choose the green fill color.
Step 5
Insert a formula in cell I7 to determine the amount for the 2025 budget based on the annual food and grooming budgets plus an increase of 2.25%.
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In cell I7, input the following formula:
=SUM(G7*12, H7)*1.0225
``` This formula calculates the 2025 budget by summing the annual food budget (G7 times 12) and the grooming budget (H7), then applying a 2.25% increase.
Step 6
Modify the chart to appear as follows:
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Select the data for the chart and go to 'Insert' > 'Chart.' Adjust the chart type to 'Pie Chart' and make sure the percentages and labels are displayed correctly. For data labels, ensure the separator is a space, and the chart reflects the proportions for Grass/Hay, Endives, and Water for 2024.