MS Excel: IF Function with Calculations

he IF function in MS Excel is a logical function used to perform calculations based on conditions. Its syntax is =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false). You can combine the IF function with mathematical operations to perform conditional calculations. For example:

1. =IF(A1>50, A1*2, A1+10)
   • If the value in cell A1 is greater than 50, it doubles the value; otherwise, it adds 10.
2. =IF(B1="Yes", C1*5, C1-2)
   • If cell B1 contains “Yes,” it multiplies C1 by 5; otherwise, it subtracts 2.

This function is ideal for automating decisions in spreadsheets.