Question

Which function can automatically return the value in cell C77?

1) SUM
2) AVERAGE
3) MAX
4) MIN

Answer 1

To automatically return the value in cell C77, using SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, or MIN with C77 as the range will result in returning the value of C77, since it is the only value in their range. For direct retrieval without calculation, simply referencing the cell with =C77 is most direct.

Step-by-step explanation:

To automatically return the value in cell C77, none of the functions listed fully stand out as they typically perform calculations on a range of cells. However, if C77 is the only cell included in the function, then:

1. SUM will return the value itself by summing a range consisting of just C77,
2. AVERAGE will return the value itself by averaging a range consisting of just C77,
3. MAX and MIN will also return the value itself as it's the only value in their range.

For example, =SUM(C77) or =AVERAGE(C77) will retrieve the value in C77. However, if you are simply retrieving a single cell's value and not performing any operation on it, referencing the cell directly with =C77 is the more straightforward approach.