In Excel, what does the 'PMT' function calculate? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In Excel, what does the 'PMT' function calculate?
A. The interest rate of a loan
B. The payment for a loan based on constant payments and interest rate
C. The future value of an annuity
D. The present value of an investment
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
PMT computes the periodic payment for a loan or annuity with constant payments and a fixed interest rate. PV calculates present value, FV future value, RATE calculates interest rate.

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What will be the result of the MS Excel formula =COUNTA(A1:A4) if cell A1=10, A2="Text", A3=EMPTY, and A4=0?
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