AVERAGE vs PMT vs MOD
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AVERAGE vs PMT vs MOD

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Basic Statistical Calculation
      AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
    PMT
    • Calculate Loan Payments
      PMT is known for Calculate Loan Payments.
    MOD
    • Division Remainder Calculations
      MOD is known for Division Remainder Calculations.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function
    PMT
    • Most used function in banking industry
    MOD
    • Used in ancient Babylonian mathematics for calendars

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Making averages average since Excel began
    PMT
    • The function that reminds you of your debts
    MOD
    • The function that knows how to share but keeps the leftovers

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    AVERAGE
    • Microsoft 365
      AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      AVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    AVERAGE
    PMT
    MOD

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    AVERAGE
    • Range
      AVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Array
      AVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AVERAGE
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
📈 is more versatile than PMT
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
📊 is easier to use than PMT
📈 is more versatile than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
📊 is easier to use than PMT
MAX
Known for Finding Highest Value
📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
📊 is easier to use than PMT
EOMONTH
Known for End Of Month Calculations
📊 is easier to use than PMT
🛠 is more reliable than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
📈 is more versatile than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
📊 is easier to use than PMT
⭐ is rated higher than PMT
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than PMT