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Specialized Functions

Project Description:
In the following project, you will use Excel to perform calculations regarding rental properties. You will create a
basic search, utilize database functions, and create an amortization table

Instructions:
For the purpose of grading the project you are required to perform the following tasks:
Step Instructions
Points
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1
Download and open the file named exploring_e07_grader_h1.xlsx, and then save the file as
e07c2Apartment_LastFirst, replacing LastFirst with your name.
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2
Insert functions in the Pet Deposit column of the Summary worksheet to calculate the required
pet deposit for each unit. If the unit has two or more bedrooms and was remodeled after
2008 the deposit is $125, if not it is $75.
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3
Enter nested functions in the Recommendation column to indicate Need to remodel if the
apartment is unoccupied and was last remodeled before 2005. For all other apartments,
display No change.
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4 Type 101 in cell B2. 4
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Insert a nested lookup function in cell E2 that will look up the rental price in column D using
the apartment number referenced in cell B2.
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6
Click the Database worksheet and enter conditions in the Criteria Range for unoccupied two-
and three-bedroom apartments that need to be remodeled.
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7 Perform an advanced filter based on the criteria range. Filter the existing database in place. 10
8 In cell C7, enter a DCOUNTA function to calculate the number of apartments to remodel. 6
9 In cell C8, enter a database function to calculate the total lost rent for the month. 2
Office 2013 myitlab:grader Instructions Exploring Series Vol. 2
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Step Instructions
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10 Enter a database function to calculate the year of the oldest remodel in cell C9. 2
11 Click the Loan worksheet and enter 3/20/2015 in cell B7. 2
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Insert a formula in cell E2 to calculate the loan amount based on the loan parameters in the
input area.
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13 Insert a formula in cell E3 to calculate the total number of periods. 2
14 Insert a formula in cell E4 to calculate the periodic monthly rate. 2
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Insert a function in cell E5 to calculate the monthly payment. Ensure that the function returns
a positive value.
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In cell E6, insert a function to calculate the total interest paid on the loan. Ensure that the
function returns a positive value.
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Complete the loan amortization table for the first five payments only. In cell A11, enter 1. In
cell B11, create a relative reference to cell B7 and in cell C11, create a relative reference to
cell E2. Use the DATE function to complete the Payment Date column and financial functions
for the Interest Paid and Principal Payment columns. In cell F11, enter =C11-E11. In cell
C12, create a relative reference to cell F11. Note: Be sure to only complete the table through
row 15.
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Create a footer with the sheet name code in the center, and the file name code on the right
side of each worksheet.
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Save the file making sure the worksheets are in the following order: Summary, Database, and
Loan. Close Excel. Submit the file as directed.
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Total Points 100