which selection below represents an entry that would be seen in the active box?
A. =sum(A1:A3)
B. 15
C. (A1:A4)
D. E11
To determine which selection represents an entry that would be seen in the active box, let's first understand what the term "active box" means in this context.
The "active box" refers to the currently selected cell or range of cells in a spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. It's the cell or range that is currently highlighted or has a focus indicator around it.
Now, let's examine the options you provided:
A. =SUM(A1:A3)
This entry represents a formula that calculates the sum of the values in cells A1 through A3. It would be seen in the active box if it is entered into the formula bar or directly typed into the active cell.
B. 15
This entry represents a static value of 15. If it is typed into the active cell, it would be seen in the active box.
C. (A1:A4)
This entry represents a range of cells from A1 to A4. However, it is in parentheses, and it is not a valid formula nor a valid value. Therefore, it would not be seen in the active box.
D. E11
This entry represents a specific cell reference, specifically cell E11. If this cell reference is entered into the active cell, it would be seen in the active box.
Based on the explanations provided above, the answer would be option D. E11, as it represents a valid cell reference that can be seen in the active box when entered into the active cell.
Two of them are formulas and would not show up as typed in any cell.
One is the identifier of a cell.
One will show up in the cell exactly as typed.
What do you think?