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Explain the use… (Class 12 Accountancy SQP 2024-25, Q33b)

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AccountancyCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2024-25 · 4 marks · Very short answer

CBSE Class 12 Accountancy sample paper 2024-25: question 33(b)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section B-II, question 33(b), for 4 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q33(b) · 4 marks · Very short answerSpreadsheet

Explain the use of ‘Conditional Formatting’.

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Hints

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Hint 1

What happens to a cell's format when its value meets a rule?

Hint 2

Think of colour scales and highlighted exceptions.

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Conditional formatting changes the format of cells automatically when their values meet a rule.

    1 mark

  2. It helps visualise data, for example with colour scales and data bars.

    1 mark

  3. It helps check for specific information and highlight top values or differences.

    1 mark

  4. It makes data more informative and readable, so exceptions stand out for decision making.

    1 mark

Answer: Conditional formatting formats cells that meet a rule: it helps visualise data, highlight specific or top values and differences, and makes data more readable

Where the marks are

  • 1 mark for each use explained (4 marks)

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