What is how to multiply in excel?

Here's how you can multiply numbers in Excel:

You can multiply numbers in Excel using several methods:

• Using the * operator: This is the most basic and common method. Simply enter the formula =number1*number2 into a cell. For example, =5*10 would result in 50. You can also use cell references instead of direct numbers, such as =A1*B1, which multiplies the values in cells A1 and B1. You can find more information on the * operator in Excel here.

• Using the PRODUCT function: This function is useful when you want to multiply a range of numbers or multiple cells. The syntax is =PRODUCT(number1, [number2], ...). For example, =PRODUCT(A1:A5) multiplies all the numbers in cells A1 through A5. You can find more information on the PRODUCT function in Excel here.

• Multiplying a column by a constant: To multiply an entire column by a single number, enter the constant in a cell (e.g., C1), then use a formula like =A1*C1 in the first cell of the new column. Drag the fill handle (the small square at the bottom-right corner of the cell) down to apply the formula to the rest of the column. Use absolute references (e.g., =A1*$C$1) to keep the constant cell (C1) from changing when dragging the formula. More on absolute references can be found here.

• Multiplication with other operations: Excel formulas can include multiple operations. For example, =(A1+B1)*C1 first adds the values in A1 and B1, then multiplies the result by the value in C1. Remember the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). More information on the order of operations can be found here.