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# **First formulas practice exercises**

A formula is how a spreadsheet does the math for you. Write your first ones here, add, multiply and click cells into a formula, with each idea explained before you try it.

[**Start the first exercise**](https://practiceexcelonline.com/practice/first-formulas/add-two-cells)

1. [**1****Add two cells**In B4, write a formula that adds the price of the coffee and the cake.](https://practiceexcelonline.com/practice/first-formulas/add-two-cells)
2. [**2****Multiply quantity by price**In D2, multiply the number of units by the price.](https://practiceexcelonline.com/practice/first-formulas/multiply-two-cells)
3. [**3****Click cells into a formula**In B5, add up the visitors for the three weeks by clicking the cells into your formula.](https://practiceexcelonline.com/practice/first-formulas/click-cells-into-a-formula)
4. [**4****Parentheses change the order**In E2, work out the total: the units plus the bonus units, all times the price. Put the addition in parentheses so it happens first, (B2+C2)\*D2.](https://practiceexcelonline.com/practice/first-formulas/order-of-operations-parentheses)

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