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Single Excel function that calculates STDEV of one list of numbers divided by another

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    Single Excel function that calculates STDEV of one list of numbers divided by another

    I have two columns of numbers with the same amount of numbers. Lets call them Column A and Column B.

    I need to find the standard deviation of Column B divided by Column A.

    How do I write one function that completes this?

    I know that I can divide out Column B and Column A into a separate Column and then find the STD of that. But I need to be able to do that in one function.

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    Re: Single Excel function that calculates STDEV of one list of numbers divided by another

    Try an array formula** something like this:

    =STDEV(B2:B5/A2:A5)

    ** array formulas need to be entered using the key
    combination of CTRL,SHIFT,ENTER (not just ENTER).
    Hold down both the CTRL key and the SHIFT key
    then hit ENTER.

    Adjust the ranges to suit.
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    Re: Single Excel function that calculates STDEV of one list of numbers divided by another

    Perfect, thanks.

    Solved.

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    Re: Single Excel function that calculates STDEV of one list of numbers divided by another

    You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!

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