Microsoft Office

Part V
Analyzing Data with Excel
Question 5
How does the Central branch compare to the other two branches?
Figure 34.15 shows a pivot table that sheds some light on this rather vague question. It simply shows how
the Central branch compares to the other two branches combined.
n The AcctType field is in the Row Labels section.
n The Branch field is in the Column Labels section.
n The Amount field is in the Values section.
I grouped the North County and Westside branches together and named the group Other. The pivot table
shows the amount, by account type. I also created a pivot chart for good measure.
FIGURE 34.15
This pivot table (and pivot chart) compares the Central branch with the other two branches combined.
Question 6
In which branch do tellers open the most checking accounts for new customers?
Figure 34.16 shows a pivot table that answers this question. At the Central branch, tellers opened 23 checking
accounts for new customers.
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The Customer field is in the Report Filters section.
The OpenedBy field is in the Report Filters section.
The AcctType field is in the Report Filters section.
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