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EXP(number)

 
 Returns the "e" number raised to a particular power.

 numberThe number to use as the exponent applied to the base e.

 REMARKS
 
  • The "e" number raised to a particular power is the inverse of the LN() function.
     
  • The constant e equals 2.71828182845904, the base of the natural logarithm.
     
  • To calculate powers of other bases, use the exponentiation operator (^).

     EXAMPLES
     
     A
    1=EXP(1) = 2.718
    2=EXP(2) = 7.389
    3=EXP(LN(3)) = 3
    4=EXP(LN("3")) = 3
    5=EXP("some text") = #VALUE!
     

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