To determine which formula results in the value 3 when entered into cell D1, we'll evaluate each option given the values in the spreadsheet:
1. Evaluate [tex]\(=B2 - B3\)[/tex]:
- [tex]\(B2 = 6\)[/tex] (from row 2, column B)
- [tex]\(B3 = 7\)[/tex] (from row 3, column B)
[tex]\[
B2 - B3 = 6 - 7 = -1
\][/tex]
The result is [tex]\(-1\)[/tex].
2. Evaluate [tex]\(= A2 / C2\)[/tex]:
- [tex]\(A2 = 9\)[/tex] (from row 2, column A)
- [tex]\(C2 = 3\)[/tex] (from row 2, column C)
[tex]\[
A2 / C2 = 9 / 3 = 3.0
\][/tex]
The result is [tex]\(3\)[/tex].
3. Evaluate [tex]\(= C2 + C3\)[/tex]:
- [tex]\(C2 = 3\)[/tex] (from row 2, column C)
- [tex]\(C3 = 7\)[/tex] (from row 3, column C)
[tex]\[
C2 + C3 = 3 + 7 = 10
\][/tex]
The result is [tex]\(10\)[/tex].
4. Evaluate [tex]\(= A1 * A3\)[/tex]:
- [tex]\(A1 = 8\)[/tex] (from row 1, column A)
- [tex]\(A3 = 1\)[/tex] (from row 3, column A)
[tex]\[
A1 A3 = 8 1 = 8
\][/tex]
The result is [tex]\(8\)[/tex].
Among the evaluated formulas, the one that yields the value 3 is:
[tex]\[ B = A2 / C2 \][/tex]
Thus, the formula most likely entered in cell D1 is:
[tex]\[ = A2 / C2 \][/tex]
