QUARTILE function
Returns the quartile of a data set. Quartiles often are used in sales and survey data to divide populations into groups. For example, you can use QUARTILE to find the top 25 percent of incomes in a population.
Syntax
QUARTILE(array, quart)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| array | Yes | Required. The array or cell range of numeric values for which you want the quartile value.A1:A4 |
| quart | Yes | Required. Indicates which value to return.1 |
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=QUARTILE({10;20;30;40},1)QUARTILE is the compatibility name corresponding to QUARTILE.INC. Quartile one is the inclusive 25th percentile, 17.5 for these four values. Use the modern name when creating a new formula; the old spelling is useful when reading existing workbooks.
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=QUARTILE({10;20;30;40},1)1 / 2 · array
Required. The array or cell range of numeric values for which you want the quartile value.
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