WorksheetFunction.PercentRank Method

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Returns the rank of a value in a data set as a percentage of the data set. This function can be used to evaluate the relative standing of a value within a data set. For example, you can use PERCENTRANK to evaluate the standing of an aptitude test score among all scores for the test.

Syntax

expression.PercentRank(Arg1, Arg2, Arg3)

expression   A variable that represents a WorksheetFunction object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
Arg1 Required Variant Array - the array or range of data with numeric values that defines relative standing.
Arg2 Required Double X - the value for which you want to know the rank.
Arg3 Optional Variant Significance - an optional value that identifies the number of significant digits for the returned percentage value. If omitted, PERCENTRANK uses three digits (0.xxx).

Return Value
Double

Remarks

  • If array is empty, PERCENTRANK returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If significance < 1, PERCENTRANK returns the #NUM! error value.
  • If x does not match one of the values in array, PERCENTRANK interpolates to return the correct percentage rank.

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