MINA
The MINA function returns the minimum numeric value from a set of supplied arguments. It helps in finding the smallest number within a range or list of values in Excel.
Syntax 🔗
=MINA(value1, [value2], [value3], ...)
value1 | The first numeric value or range of values to consider for finding the minimum. |
[value2] | Optional. Additional numeric values or ranges to include for determining the minimum. |
[value3] | Optional. More numeric values or ranges to be evaluated for the minimum. |
About MINA 🔗
Use the MINA function in Excel to identify the smallest numerical entry in a collection of numbers. This function helps you quickly find the least value in your data set, aiding in efficient decision-making. Input your data points or cell references, and MINA will return the smallest numerical value.
Examples 🔗
If you have a list of numbers in cells A1:A5 and you want to find the smallest value from this range, you can use the MINA function like this: =MINA(A1:A5).
Suppose you have specific numbers like -10, 5, 8, and -3, and you wish to identify the smallest value among them. You can use the MINA function with the values directly in the formula: =MINA(-10, 5, 8, -3). This will return -10 as the smallest number.
Notes 🔗
Use the MINA function to find the smallest number in a range or list of numbers. This function ignores non-numeric values. Make sure all values are numeric for precise results.
Questions 🔗
The MINA function will ignore any non-numeric values present in the range and focus solely on determining the smallest numeric value. It will return the smallest valid numeric entry among the provided data.
Can the MINA function handle ranges of numbers along with individual values in the same formula?Yes, the MINA function is versatile and can process both individual numeric values and ranges of numbers within the same formula. You can mix and match references to cells with direct numeric inputs to find the smallest value across various data sets.
Is it possible to use the MINA function with a dynamic range that may change in size?Yes, you can utilize dynamic range references in the MINA function to cater to changing data sets. By setting up your formulas to adjust automatically based on the evolving range, you can continuously find the smallest value within the updated dataset.