Question 21
SpreadsheetThe MS Excel worksheet below shows the salary distribution for four staff of a company. The net salary is paid after deductions have been made.
Which of the following formulas would be used to obtain the value in cell E2?

- A.= B2 + C2 - D2
- B.= B2 + C2 + D2
- C.= (B2 + C2 + D2)/3
- D.= C2 - D2
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (= B2 + C2 - D2)
Explanation
Net salary = basic salary + allowance − deduction: 22000 + 29000 − 7000 = 44000, matching E2.