What is the average number of people attending World Cup final matches in which Brazil won the cup?

=
[ Select ]
SUM
AVERAGE
SUMIFS
COUNTIFS
(J2:J23,B2:B23,"Brazil")/
[ Select ]
AND
OR
SUMIFS
COUNTIFS
(B2:B23,"Brazil")

Question

What is the average number of people attending World Cup final matches in which Brazil won the cup?

=
[ Select ]
SUM
AVERAGE
SUMIFS
COUNTIFS
 (J2:J23,B2:B23,"Brazil")/
[ Select ]
AND
OR
SUMIFS
COUNTIFS
 (B2:B23,"Brazil")

BlackTom AI · Accepted Answer

We start by restating the task in our own words to ensure we know what the formula should accomplish: compute the average attendance at World Cup final matches where Brazil won the cup.

Option analysis for the first dropdown (the numerator):
- SUM: In general, SUM adds together a range of numbers. If the intention is to sum the attendance figures (J2:J23) for only those rows where Brazil won (B2:B23 = "Brazil"), you would typically use SUMIF or SUMIFS to apply the criterion. The standalone SUM function by itself cannot apply a criterion without an accompanying conditional function or an array construct. However, in the context of a dropdown in a Excel-like setup that expects a single function name, selecting SUM suggests you intend a summation step conditioned by the Brazil criterion, which would normally require SUMIF or SUMIFS. If the interface implicitly pairs SUM with a criterion, then SUM could be considered for the numerator, but strictly speaking, SUMIF/SUMIFS are the actual functions that apply criteria.

- COUNTIFS (as an alternative): This function counts the number of rows that meet multiple criteria. If used for the numerator, it would not make sense for attendance summation, since COUNTIFS would return a count, not a sum of attendance numbers. Therefore, COUNTIFS is not appropriate for the numerator and would only be correct if the option set allowed a separate counting step elsewhere, but not as the summation of attendance.

Option analysis for the second dropdown (the denominator):
- COUNTIFS (B2:B23, "Brazil"): This is a proper way to count how many finals Brazil appears in within the data, i.e., how many rows have "Brazil" in the country/winner column. This matches the denominator concept for computing an average, since you want to divide the total attendance by the number of Brazil-winning finals.

- Other potential choices (not shown but worth noting): If there were an option like AVERAGE or SUMIFS for the denominator, you could still construct a correct denominator by counting entries where Brazil won. AVERAGE would be inappropriate for the denominator because you’re not averaging values in a range; you’re counting instances. SUMIFS could contribute in a more complex setup, for example if you needed to sum with multiple criteria, but here the denominator is a count, not a sum, so COUNTIFS is the correct kind of function for the divisor.

Putting the pieces together conceptually (without asserting the final choice): the numerator needs to represent the sum of attendance figures for rows where the winner is Brazil, which in proper spreadsheet syntax would involve a summation function with a Brazil criterion (typically SUMIF or SUMIFS). The denominator needs the number of Brazil-winning finals, which is correctly provided by COUNTIFS on the Brazil criterion. The selected pair in the provided answer—first SUM, second COUNTIFS—reflects the intended structure: a summation in the numerator and a counting operation in the denominator, aligning with the overall average calculation logic. The key misconception to avoid is using COUNTIFS for the numerator, since counting does not produce the total attendance, and using SUM for the denominator would be inappropriate because you’re not summing attendance values there.

In sum, the first dropdown being SUM aims to accumulate attendance figures for Brazil-winning finals, while the second dropdown using COUNTIFS counts how many finals Brazil won, which together form the average when you divide the sum by the count. The approach hinges on the correct pairing of a conditional summation for the numerator and a conditional count for the denominator, rather than using a counting function where a sum is required, or a summation function where a count is required.

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What is the average number of people attending World Cup final matches in which Brazil won the cup? = [ Select ] SUM AVERAGE SUMIFS COUNTIFS (J2:J23,B2:B23,"Brazil")/ [ Select ] AND OR SUMIFS COUNTIFS (B2:B23,"Brazil")

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