Explanation

Arithmetic operators are used to perform mathematical calculations in Excel.

Operator

Meaning

Example

+

Addition

=A2+B2

–

Subtraction

=A2-B2

*

Multiplication

=A2*B2

/

Division

=A2/B2

%

Percentage

=A2*10%

^

Power

=A2^2

Example Table

A

B

Formula

Result

20

10

=A2+B2

30

20

10

=A3-B3

10

20

10

=A4*B4

200

20

10

=A5/B5

2

200

 

=A6*10%

20

5

2

=A7^B7

25

Practical Example

Suppose:

  • Quantity = 15
  • Price = ₹50

Formula:

=B2*C2

Result:

₹750

Practice

Create a calculator worksheet and perform:

  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Percentage
  • Power