Math & Trig =SUBTOTAL(function_num,ref1,[ref2],...)

Quiz =SUBTOTAL — 10 Questions

10 quiz questions about =SUBTOTAL — test syntax, arguments, examples & errors!

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What is the output type of =SUBTOTAL?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

Is argument “function_num” required in =SUBTOTAL?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

Is argument “ref2” required in =SUBTOTAL?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

Since which Excel version is =SUBTOTAL available?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

How many required arguments does =SUBTOTAL have?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

Which is the correct syntax of =SUBTOTAL?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

Is =SUBTOTAL volatile?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

In =SUBTOTAL, which is argument #2?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

What is the fix for #VALUE! in =SUBTOTAL?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

What usually causes #VALUE! in =SUBTOTAL?

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1. What is the output type of =SUBTOTAL?

A. Value
B. Array
C. Reference
D. Number ✓

Explanation: Output is “Number”.

2. Is argument “function_num” required in =SUBTOTAL?

A. No
B. —
C. Yes
D. Yes ✓

Explanation: “function_num” is required.

3. Is argument “ref2” required in =SUBTOTAL?

A. No ✓
B. No
C. Yes
D. —

Explanation: “ref2” is optional.

4. Since which Excel version is =SUBTOTAL available?

A. Excel 365
B. Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
C. All versions ✓
D. Excel 2019

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

5. How many required arguments does =SUBTOTAL have?

A. 1
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2 ✓

Explanation: =SUBTOTAL has 2 required, 1 optional (3 total).

6. Which is the correct syntax of =SUBTOTAL?

A. =SUBTOTAL(function_num,ref1,[ref2],...) ✓
B. SUBTOTAL(function_num,ref1,[ref2],...)
C. =SUBTOTAL(function_num,ref1,[ref2],..., 0)
D. =AGGREGATE(function_num,ref1,[ref2],...)

Explanation: Correct syntax: =SUBTOTAL(function_num,ref1,[ref2],...)

7. Is =SUBTOTAL volatile?

A. —
B. Yes
C. No ✓
D. No

Explanation: SUBTOTAL is not volatile.

8. In =SUBTOTAL, which is argument #2?

A. lookup_value
B. criteria
C. ref1 ✓
D. function_num

Explanation: Argument #2 is “ref1”.

9. What is the fix for #VALUE! in =SUBTOTAL?

A. Output is always a dynamic array
B. Requires add-in
C. Check the first argument ✓
D. Volatile and recalculates every time

Explanation: If any of the references are 3-D references, SUBTOTAL returns the #VALUE! error value. — Fix: Check the first argument

10. What usually causes #VALUE! in =SUBTOTAL?

A. Volatile and recalculates every time
B. Output is always a dynamic array
C. Only works in old versions
D. If any of the references are 3-D references, SUBTOTAL returns the #VALUE! error value. ✓

Explanation: If any of the references are 3-D references, SUBTOTAL returns the #VALUE! error value. — Fix: Check the first argument