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AVERAGE vs ROUNDUP vs FACT
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesAVERAGEROUNDUPFACTOperation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*AVERAGEROUNDUPFACT
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
ROUNDUP- Ceiling RoundingROUNDUP is known for Ceiling Rounding.
FACT- Calculate FactorialsFACT is known for Calculate Factorials.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
ROUNDUP- Originally Designed for Financial Calculations
FACT- Essential for probability calculations
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionAVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
ROUNDUP- When Optimists Do Math
FACT- The most excitable function in Excel!
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Version Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
- Excel 2013Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
AVERAGEOperating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
AVERAGEFACTRequired Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyAVERAGEROUNDUPFACTRequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*AVERAGE
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionFor all*- Simple To Use
AVERAGE- Common Function
- Universal
ROUNDUP- Consistent Results
FACT- Fast Calculations
- Accurate
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionAVERAGE- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.
- Numbers Only
- No Weights
ROUNDUP- Limited Decimal Control
- Can Create Precision IssuesFunctions that may introduce rounding or accuracy issues in calculations Click to see all.
FACT- Limited To Integers
- Maximum Value Restrictions
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to AVERAGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers📊 is easier to use than ROUNDUP
📈 is more versatile than ROUNDUP
⭐ is rated higher than ROUNDUP
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together📈 is more versatile than ROUNDUP
INT
Known for Rounding Down To Integers📊 is easier to use than ROUNDUP
⭐ is rated higher than ROUNDUP
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations📈 is more versatile than ROUNDUP
⭐ is rated higher than ROUNDUP
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value📈 is more versatile than ROUNDUP
⭐ is rated higher than ROUNDUP
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value📈 is more versatile than ROUNDUP
⭐ is rated higher than ROUNDUP
PMT
Known for Calculate Loan Payments🔢 needs fewer arguments than ROUNDUP
📈 is more versatile than ROUNDUP
FIND
Known for Text Search And Position Finding📈 is more versatile than ROUNDUP
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells📊 is easier to use than ROUNDUP
📈 is more versatile than ROUNDUP
⭐ is rated higher than ROUNDUP