Max Frequency of Zero Rows in Excel Data
Context and Topic
This question pertains to finding the maximum frequency of zero rows in an Excel data range. The formula used is the MAX function along with the FREQUENCY function. The FREQUENCY function is used to count the frequency of values in a data set relative to a specified range of numbers. The MAX function returns the maximum value in a given set of values.
Subtopics
- Excel Formulas
- FREQUENCY Function
- MAX Function
Question
Given an Excel data range (K4:AQ4), write a formula that correctly returns the greatest number of consecutive non-zero rows.
Code Block
=MAX(FREQUENCY((K4:AQ4=0,(COLUMN(K4:AQ4)>=MIN((K4:AQ4<>0,COLUMN(K4:AQ4))),COLUMN(K4:AQ4))),(K4:AQ4<>0,COLUMN(K4:AQ4))))
The question involves using the MAX and FREQUENCY functions in Excel to find the maximum number of consecutive non-zero rows in a given data range. The provided formula correctly accomplishes this task.
References
- Microsoft Support: FREQUENCY Function
- Microsoft Support: MAX Function