If month is less than 1, month subtracts the magnitude of that number of months, plus 1, from the first month in the year specified. For example, DATE(2008,-3,2) returns the serial number representing September 2, 2007. Day Required. A positive or negative integer representing the day of the month from 1 to 31. If day is greater than the number of days in the month specified, day adds that number of days to the first day in the month. For example, DATE(2008,1,35) returns the serial number representing February 4, 2008. If day is less than 1, day subtracts the
Answer: People talk at an average rate of 100-120 words per minute. Meanwhile, a typical double spaced, typed written page is 250 words. So one double spaced, typed page equals two minutes when read aloud as a speech. You can use this ratio to determine approximately how long your speech will take when spoken aloud.
In our fast-paced age, 20-25 minutes is about as long as anyone will listen attentively to a speech. As you write and edit your speech, the general rule is to allow about 90 seconds for every double-spaced page of copy. Spice it Up. Once you have the basic structure of your speech, itâs time to add variety and interest. Giving an audience exactly what it expects is like passing out sleeping pills. Remember that a speech is more like conversation than formal writing.