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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which cell reference automatically changes when formula is copied?
A
absolute
B
relative
C
mixed
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A formula that contains a relative cell reference changes as you copy it from one cell to another. For example, if you copy the formula =A2+B2 from cell C2 to C3, the formula references in C3 adjust downward by one row and become =A3+B3.

Detailed explanation-2: -Relative references When copied across multiple cells, they change based on the relative position of rows and columns. For example, if you copy the formula =A1+B1 from row 1 to row 2, the formula will become =A2+B2.

Detailed explanation-3: -Relative Cell References This is the most widely used type of cell reference in formulas. Relative cell references are basic cell references that adjust and change when copied or when using AutoFill. Example: =SUM(B5:B8), as shown below, changes to =SUM(C5:C8) when copied across to the next cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -Relative reference is a type of cell reference in Excel. This reference changes when the formula is copied to any other cell or any other worksheet. Relative cell references are used whenever calculations need to be repeated.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Relative Reference. With relative cell referencing, when we copy a formula from one area of the worksheet to another, it records the position of the cell relative to the cell that originally contained the formula. This is the default mode of referencing in a spreadsheet.

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