Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a '#REF!' error in an MS Excel formula?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Deleting a row or column that contains cells referenced by a formula in another worksheet

• A #REF! error typically occurs in Excel when a cell reference is invalid or broken.

• The most common cause is deleting a row or column that is referenced by a formula in the worksheet. This causes Excel to lose the reference, resulting in a #REF! error.

• For example, if a formula in a different worksheet refers to cell A1 on Sheet1 and A1 is deleted, the formula will show #REF! because the cell reference is no longer valid.

Information Booster:

• #REF! Error:

• The #REF! error indicates that a cell reference is broken or invalid in the formula. This can happen if you delete cells or rows/columns that are referenced in the formula, or if you use an invalid or incorrect reference.

• Common Causes of #REF! Error:

• Deleting rows or columns: If a cell reference in a formula is deleted (like deleting a referenced column or row).

• Moving cells: When cells are moved or cut from their original position, and formulas using those cells are still trying to reference them.

• Incorrectly copying formulas: Sometimes copying a formula from one cell to another can break references.

• #DIV/0! Error:

• The #DIV/0! error occurs when you try to divide a number by zero or an empty cell. It will not give you a #REF! error, but rather a #DIV/0! error instead.