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Enabling the Solver Tool

1. Click on the "File" tab at the upper-left corner of the Excel Window.

2. Click on "Options" near the bottom of the menu.

3. Click on "Add-Ins" near the bottom of the options menu.

4. Click the "Go" button near the bottom of the Add-Ins window. This button is to the right of the label and list item which should read, "Manage" and "Excel add-Ins" respectively.

5. Check the "Solver Add-in" box and click the "OK" button.

If the Solver tool is not available then you'll have to Google "Load Excel Solver Tool" to find a site that will enable you to download this tool.