Objective cell contents must be a formula solver

Now that you understand what Solver is all about, let's walk through setting up a problem. Imagine you're managing a small bakery, and you want to determine the optimal number of bread types to bake to maximize your profits.

Here's how you can set this up in Excel:

1. Define the Objective: Start by deciding what you want to optimize. In this case, it's maximizing profits. You'll need a formula in Excel that calculates your total profit based on the number of each type of bread.
2. Identify Variable Cells: These are the cells you'll adjust.

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For our bakery example, these would be the cells representing the quantity of each bread type.

7. Establish Constraints: Constraints might include the amount of flour you have, oven space, or labor hours.

   Write these down clearly, as you'll need to input them into Solver.

Once everything is set up in your spreadsheet, you're ready to move on to the next step: configuring Solver to find the best solution.

With your problem set up, it's time to let Solver do its magic.

Here's a step-by-step guide to using Solver to find the optimal solution:

set objective