The Minimum or MIN function allows you to The function can be applied using the Function extract the lowest value from a range of values. It Wizard, or by typing the function in detail directly is written in much the same way as the SUM into the cell. function. For example, =MIN(range of cells).
Try This Yourself:
Continue using the previous Same
file with this exercise, or
File
open the file E710
Formulas_8.xlsx...
Click on B31 then click on
the Insert Function tool to display the Insert Function dialog box
Click on the drop arrow
for the Or select a category box and click on Statistical
Scroll down and click on MIN
in Select a function then click on [OK] to display the Function Arguments dialog box 4
Click on the Range Selector
tool to roll up the wizard, then hold down and select the following ranges: B6:B8 B16:B18 B11:B13 B21:B23
Press to complete the
range specifications, then 6
click on [OK] to complete the
process Let’s simply type the function this time…
Click on B36 and type
=MIN(B9,B14,B19,B24)
Press formula to complete the 7
For Your Reference… Handy to Know…
To insert a minimum function: You might use a Minimum function in real 1. Click in the cell then click on the Insert life to find the lowest value in a large range of Function tool numbers. For example, in a large inventory it can be used to work out which product is the 2. Click on MIN in Select a function slowest seller. 3. Insert the required ranges then click on [OK]