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Return the specific product which satisfies the user defined feature combination

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Here is a simple matrix like data layout which shows the features available in every product.  Let’s assume that this data is in range A2:E8 (including the header row) Functions Product A Product B Product C Product D Function 1 x Function 2 x x Function 3 x x x Function 4 x x Function […]

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Determine cumulative interest payable on an annuity with varying time periods

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Imagine a fixed monthly amount due to an Organisation for services rendered to various customers.  While an invoice is raised every month by this Organisation, not all pay up the dues on time.  For unpaid dues, the Organisation charges its client interest ranging from 3% to 9% per annum.  The objective is to determine cumulative […]

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Determine number of learners who have completed different stages of multiple online courses

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Here is a sample dataset of learners who have cleared different stages of multiple courses on offer within an Organisation: Learner Stage completed Course Bill Stage 1 Public Speaking Bill Stage 2 Public Speaking Bill Stage 3 Public Speaking Susan Stage 1 Effective Communication Bob Stage 1 Public Speaking Bob Stage 2 Public Speaking Sheila […]

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Return best possible fit, to manually entered dimensions, with the intent to minimise wastage

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Refer to a simple 5 column representative inventory dataset of a Glass manufacturer: Model Length (MM) Wide (MM) Thk (MM) CAT HX9-G-ARD 1071 273 3.5 A MYP-G-3RD 580 535 3.2 B EPO-G-3RD 580 535 3.2 A MYG-G-3R 966 350 3.2 A MYN-G-3RD 649 530 3.2 A GM SPIN-G-3FD 882 395 3.2 A MY8-G-AR 880 400 3.5 B […]

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Convert a text entry into its number equivalent

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Consider this simple two column table showing text entries in column A and the corresponding numbers in column.  Assume this data is in range A2:B11 (headings are in A1:B1). text Value A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 E 5 F 6 G 7 H 8 I 9 J 0 The objective is to […]

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Remove special characters from a string

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Hi, Assume a column of names as follows: Name Mohammed Zia-Ul Haque Steven Thomas – ,-Rohit Sunil Ahir-Chowdhary.- Anuj ———– Sameer — ..,Mohit — Rajeev Nair. Monalisa . Das Vijeta … –,.Anjana. M.U..,- Please observe that there are special characters before the name, within the name and after the name.  The task is to remove […]

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Analyse all possible combinations of cheques received and identify the combination which gives maximum benefit to the Customer

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Scenario 1 In a Stock Broking business (Firm), Customers deposit margin money through cheques. Although cheques are received from customers at branches, clearing (realization) of the same normally takes 3-4 days.  On one hand, the Firm wishes to allow trading to the customers against the deposited cheques from the day it receives the cheque, on other hand there is […]

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Extract City, State and Pin code from an address string

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For a lot of Excel users, a common problem is to extract City, State and Pin Code from an address string.  What compounds the issue is that there is no standardisation in an address string.  For e.g., one may end the address with a Pin code, while others may end it with a State and Country.  […]

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Prioritise investment liquidation to minimise Capital Gains

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Assume a five column dataset with the Fund Name in column A, Market Value in column B, Gain/Loss in column C, Gain/Loss % in column D [column C/column B] and Type of investment in column E (Short term or Long term).  Since multiple investments can be made in one fund, there can be multiple line items […]

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