Solver

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Tue 6 May 2008, 17:03 Delegate Marc said...

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Solver

where is the solver option in the menu

Tue 6 May 2008, 18:22 Trainer Tracy said...

RE: solver

Hi Marc,

The Solver option generates a solution given certain parameters. I will give you any example:

Let us say in A1 there is 50 and B1 is empty.

In C1 using the solver you specific the solution must be 100 to the question A1+B1=100. The computer goes through lots of possible solutions and give you a suggested solution of 50. This is a simple example but with more complicated formula it can be a very useful tool.

I hope that makes sense, if not let me know

Tracy

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