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Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
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=PERCENTRANK()
Returns the rank of a value in a data set as a percentage of the data set. This function can be used to evaluate the relative standing of a value within a data set. For example, you can use PERCENTRANK to evaluate the standing of an aptitude test score among all scores for the test. This function has been replaced with one or more new functions that may provide improved accuracy. Although this function is still available for backward compatibility, this function may not be available in future versions of Excel.
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=PERCENTRANK(array,x,[significance])
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Output typeNumber
Popularity21 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
array |
Range | Required | The range of data (or pre-defined array) of numeric values within which percent rank is determined. |
x |
Number | Required | The value for which you want to know the rank within the array. |
significance |
Number | Optional | A value that identifies the number of significant digits for the returned percentage value. If omitted, PERCENTRANK uses three digits (0.xxx). |
▣ Examples
▦ Data
| Cell | Value |
|---|---|
A2 |
13 |
A3 |
12 |
A4 |
11 |
A5 |
8 |
A6 |
4 |
A7 |
3 |
A8 |
2 |
A9 |
1 |
A10 |
1 |
A11 |
1 |
A12 |
13 |
A13 |
12 |
A14 |
11 |
A15 |
8 |
A16 |
4 |
A17 |
3 |
A18 |
2 |
A19 |
1 |
A20 |
1 |
A21 |
1 |
Percent rank of 2 in the range A2:A11. Result is 0.333 because three values in the set are less than 2, and six are greater than 2. Because 2 is found in the range (cell A8), the number of values less than 2 is divided by the sum of the number of values less than 2 and the number of values greater than 2. That is, 3/(3+6)=0.333.
=PERCENTRANK(A2:A11,2)
Result:
0.333
Percent rank of 4 in the range A2:A11. Five values are less than 4, and four are greater. Following the example above, 5/(4+5)=0.555.
=PERCENTRANK(A2:A11,4)
Result:
0.555
Percent rank of 8 in the range A2:A11. Six values are less than 8, and 3 are greater. Following the example above, 6/(6+3) =0.666.
=PERCENTRANK(A2:A11,8)
Result:
0.666
Percent rank of 5 in the range A2:A11. Unlike the examples above, 5 is not found in the range. The PERCENTRANK of 5 is calculated by finding the one-quarter mark between the PERCENTRANK of 4 and the PERCENTRANK of 8. This is (0.555)+(0.25*(0.666-0.555)), or 0.583.
=PERCENTRANK(A2:A11,5)
Result:
0.583
§ Remarks
- If the array is empty, PERCENTRANK returns the #NUM! error value.
- If significance < 1, PERCENTRANK returns the #NUM! error value.
- If X does not specifically match one of the values in the array (e.g., a list of specific student test scores) PERCENTRANK interpolates to return a percentage rank for X.
✦ Tips
- This function has been replaced along with other functions that may provide improved accuracy and whose names better reflect their purpose. This function remains available for backward compatibility but may not be available in future versions of Excel. Consider now using the newer functions.
- If X does not specifically match one of the values in the array (e.g., a list of specific student test scores) PERCENTRANK interpolates to return a percentage rank for X.
⚠ Common Errors
#NUM!
If the array is empty, PERCENTRANK returns the #NUM! error value. If significance < 1, PERCENTRANK returns the #NUM! error value.
Fix: مطمئن شوید آرایه پر است و برای significance عدد صحیح 1 یا بیشتر (تعداد ارقام معنادار) وارد کنید.
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