Excel can solve for unknown variables, either for a single cell with Goal Seek or multiple cells with Solver.

This month’s column shows how to use Excel’s Goal Seek for data analysis.

In Excel, three primary tools are available for performing What-If Analysis: Scenarios, Goal Seek, and Data Table. To recap the last couple of months, here are brief definitions of Scenarios and Goal ...

In the Goal Seek dialog box, specify the cell that contains the formula you want to adjust, the value you want to achieve, and the cell that contains the variable you want to change. Example: ...

Learn how to use Excel's What-If Analysis tools, including Goal Seek and Scenario Manager, to explore different scenarios and outcomes using ...