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Question 19 • Introduction to Information Technology - EL3701

A report has a column of totals, with each total adding to the cell above it. What kind of calculated figure is this?

Answer
A
a percentage
B
a sum
C
a grand total
D
a running sum

Explanation

A running sum adds each value to the total accumulated in the cells above it. Since each total includes the previous total plus the next cell’s value, this is a running sum, not just a single sum or grand total.

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