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Maximum value

Excel formula: Maximum value
Generic formula 
=MAX(range)
Explanation 

To get the maximum value from a set of numbers, use the MAX function.

In the example shown, the formula in cell I6 is:

=MAX(C6:G6)

The MAX function is fully automatic. It accepts one or more arguments, which can be numbers or cell references that point to numbers, then returns the maximum value.

Author 
Dave Bruns
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