Excel Study · Module 3: Decisions with IF

Class 23Nested IF: grades A, B, C

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Three results need two decisions, so put an IF inside an IF. First test: 80 or more gives an A. Only if that is false does the second IF run: 60 or more gives a B, anything lower a C.

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In Excel, B2 has a student's marks. Write a formula for D2 that gives grade A for 80 or more, B for 60 to 79, and C for anything below 60.

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=IF(B2>=80,"A",IF(B2>=60,"B","C"))

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