Microsoft Excel 2010 provides a formula for calculating the average value from multiple worksheets in a workbook. Before you apply this formula, check that each worksheet is formatted the same way.

If your business makes investments in equipment and employee benefit contributions, you may need to track the average annual rate of return over a span of time for financial reporting obligations.

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