using a solver +gantt chart
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Using a SolverEllen Magalona
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What is a Solver?
•Determines the values that you need to enter in multiple input cells to produce a result that you want. Moreover, because you can specify certain constraints to the problem, you gain significant problem-solving ability
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How a Solver works• 1. Set up the worksheet with values and formulas. Make sure
that you format cells logically; for example, if you can’t produce partial units of your products, format those cells to contain numbers with no decimal values.• 2. Choose Data ➪ Analysis ➪ Solver to bring up the Solver
dialog box. • 3. Specify the target cell. • 4. Specify the range that contains the changing cells.• 5. Specify the constraints. • 6. Change the Solver options, if necessary.• 7. Let Solver solve the problem.
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Gantt Chart
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What is a Gantt chart• A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart often used in
project management applications. Although Excel doesn’t support Gantt charts per se, creating a simple Gantt chart is fairly easy. The key is getting your data set up properly
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