Generating random numbers with normal distribution in Excel

Question

I want to produce 100 random numbers with normal distribution (with µ=10, σ=7) and then draw a quantity diagram for these numbers.

How can I produce random numbers w

Answer 1

Use the NORMINV function together with RAND():

=NORMINV(RAND(),10,7)

To keep your set of random values from changing, select all the values, copy them, and then paste (special) the values back into the same range.

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Sample output (column A), 500 numbers generated with this formula: