Excel - IF Function Problem - Expert Solution

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Would very much appreciate help in creating a formula to calculate cost based on quantities that fall within set increments. Here's the scenario. There is one row for a customer to enter the desired quantity. Column A=quantity, Column B=per unit/increment cost of $8 (for each increment of 10 exceeding 20, as the first 20 are "free"), Column C=calculated total cost. If the customer buys any quantity within 1-20, cost is 0. If customer buys any quantity within 21-30, cost=8. If customer buys any quantity within 31-40, cost=16. And so on. EXAMPLE: If a quantity value from 1-20 is entered in Column A, the cost in Column C would be zero. For example, whether the quantity is 1 or 20 or anywhere in between, the cost would be $0 - the first 20 are free. If a quantity value from 21-30 is entered in Column A, the cost in Column C would be $8. For example, whether the quantity is 21 or 30 or anywhere in between, the cost would be $8 (first 20 free, any value that falls within the next increment of 10 [21-30], would be $8 total.) If a quantity value from 31-40 is entered in Column A, the cost in Column C would be $16. For example, whether the value is 31 or 40 or anywhere in between, the cost would be $16 (first 20 free, + first increment of 10 exceeding 20 [21-30] = $8, plus additional quantity falling within the second increment of 10 [31-40]=$8, for a total cost of $16.) And so on.
Solved by G. Y. in 12 mins
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Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 06:50
HI, It's pleasure to help you today.
User 19/02/2018 - 06:51
Hi, thanks for helping
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 06:52
Can you please list the breakups in the preview.
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 06:52
?
User 19/02/2018 - 06:53
yes, that's correct, but keep going up to 100
User 19/02/2018 - 06:55
but the customer won't see the table. The customer will only enter a single quantity (not a range) in A1
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 06:56
=VLOOKUP(A2,C5:E13,3,true)
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 06:57
Normally, these problems are handled after adding data in the form of the table.
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 06:57
It is easy to use it for any number of rows.
User 19/02/2018 - 06:59
you are the best! So I can just hide the table, and have to cost calculate based on the hidden table.
User 19/02/2018 - 06:59
I was making it much more difficult than it was
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 06:59
That is right. Writing nested if formula, is like crossing seven oceans.
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 06:59
:)
User 19/02/2018 - 06:59
I was trying to add If <21, then... and then if in this range....
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 06:59
So, the best approach is using this table.
User 19/02/2018 - 06:59
It was becoming a nightmare.
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 07:00
Hope, you got the answer as required.
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 07:00
Please download a copy.
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 07:00
Have a great day ahead.
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 07:00
Please visit Got It Pro.
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 07:01
Please leave a great review after ending the session.
User 19/02/2018 - 07:01
thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it!
Excelchat Expert 19/02/2018 - 07:02
Thank you.

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