Which function would you use to count the number of cells that contain numeric data?

The function that is used to count the number of cells that contain numeric data is COUNT(). This function specifically targets cells with numbers and returns the total count of those cells in a specified range. For example, if you have a list of numbers and some empty cells, using the COUNT() function would give you the precise number of cells that have numeric values, excluding any text, blank cells, or error values.

Other functions, while useful, serve different purposes. For instance, SUM() is designed to calculate the total of numeric values within the selected range, but it does not count the cells. COUNTA(), on the other hand, counts all cells that are not empty, including those that contain text, which is not limited to numeric data. Lastly, AVERAGE() computes the average of the numeric values in a specified range, but again, it does not count the number of cells. Thus, COUNT() is the most appropriate choice for determining how many cells contain numeric data.