Goal: Find the Deviation (Difference) from the target.
ABS converts negative numbers to positive. Distance is never negative.
Diff:
-50
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💻 Formula Structure
=ABS(number)
- 1. Number: The value to convert.
- Effect: Removes the (-) sign. Positive numbers stay positive.
-- Calculate Variance (Always Positive)
=ABS( -50 )
⚠️ Common Pitfalls
🚫 Don't use for Banking
In finance, negative often means "Credit" or "Spending". Removing the sign might mess up your totals (Summing withdrawals as deposits).