Project Description:
In the following project, you will perform sales analysis, calculate summary data using database functions, and complete an amortization table.

Instructions:
For the purpose of grading the project you are required to perform the following tasks:
Step    Instructions    Points Possible
1    Download and open the file named exploring_e07_grader_a1.xlsx, and then save the file as e02c1Sales_LastFirst, replacing LastFirst with your name.    0
2    Click the Sales Data by Agent worksheet and enter a nested function in cell H9 the Bonus column. If the employee is international and sold over $200,000 they receive 5% bonus, all other employees receive 3%.    10
3    Using the appropriate cell referencing, copy the function down the column.    7
4    Type Ron in cell B24.    4
5    Type Q1 in cell B25.    4
6    Enter a nested function in cell B26 that uses the cells B24 and B25 to return a specific sales record.    10
7    Click the Individual Awards worksheet and enter conditions in the Criteria Range for international sales reps that made $250,000 or more in sales.    10
8    Perform an advanced filter based on the criteria range. Set the filter to copy the new data into row 22.    10
9    Enter a database function to calculate the total number of international sales rep in cell J8.    12
10    Enter a database function to calculate the highest international sales dollar in cell J9.    3
11    Click the Acquisition worksheet and then insert a function in cell E2 to calculate the loan amount based on the loan parameters.    4
12    Enter a formula in cell E3 to calculate the total number of periods.    2
13    Enter a formula in cell E4 to calculate the periodic monthly rate.    2
14    Enter a function in cell E5 to calculate the monthly payment. Modify the function to ensure that the result is a positive number.    2
15    Enter a function in cell E6 to calculate the total interest paid after five payments. Modify the function to ensure that the result is a positive number.    2
16    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.    18
17    Save the file making sure the worksheets are in the following order: Sales Data By Agent, Individual Awards, and Acquisition. Close Excel. Submit the file as directed.    0
Total Points    100