Excel - SUM Function Problem - Expert Solution

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I need a formula that can take a number (18) and know that it has to take the first 8 our of that 18 and multiply the straight time rate, the next 4 our of the 18 and multiply by overtime, and the next 6 out of that 18 and multiply by the double time rate. The hours will not always be 18 hours but that is gonna be the max hours. Sometimes it might only be 8 hours or 12 hours. However, i need it to sum up the total hours (8,4,6) and know what rates to multiply them by.
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Excelchat Expert 03/02/2018 - 01:54
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Excelchat Expert 03/02/2018 - 01:57
I understand that you want to calculate amount for 3 different shifts.
User 03/02/2018 - 02:01
Apoligies, i made a mistake. It is anything past 10 hours, needs to be miltiplied by the OT rate.
Excelchat Expert 03/02/2018 - 02:02
OK, No problem.
Excelchat Expert 03/02/2018 - 02:02
I am working on it, please be with me.
User 03/02/2018 - 02:03
Thank you very much
Excelchat Expert 03/02/2018 - 02:05
Please check E2 for solution.
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User 03/02/2018 - 02:09
Yes! Thats great thank you so much!
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What if i have more questions. Is there a paid way to go about this type of help
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Or is it always 20 minutes free sessions?
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Okay awesome thank you. I will review the site for getting more details
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Okay, i have another question since i get a free extension.
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Standby please, i am going to get into a little more details with this same topic
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My session shows 20 minutes left
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It said 1 free extension during beta period and i seleceted yes
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User 03/02/2018 - 02:14
Ohhhh i understand. Its the same formula, i just need to add a little to it because i did not explain myself the right way.
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Its okay if not.
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Okay, can i just pay so we stay in this session?
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Okay, how do i save what we have here already?
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Go to File -> save as xlsx.
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User 03/02/2018 - 02:18
Okay got it! Thank you!
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Yes of course
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You can close session then repost.
Excelchat Expert 03/02/2018 - 02:20
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