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I need a formula that will populate the hourly rate cell with the correct rate according to the job description. i.e. if I type stagehand in O8, than M8 will enter 37.71, Rigger= 39.46, Head=44.25.
There are three variable rates.
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User
24/05/2018 - 04:36
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Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:36
Hello
User
24/05/2018 - 04:37
Hi. I am a little tired, want to make a equation that will populate salary rate based upon job description
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:37
Okay, to do that we need a predefined table which will consist the different rates and job descriptions.
User
24/05/2018 - 04:38
Stagehand 37.71
User
24/05/2018 - 04:38
Rigger 39.46
User
24/05/2018 - 04:38
Dept head 44.25
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:39
Please look at the spreadsheet on the right.
User
24/05/2018 - 04:39
got it. looks right
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:40
Okay, now we can write a IF formula. Let's assume we will input job description in A1
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:41
Now this formula =IF(A1=E2,F2,IF(A1=E3,F3,F4)) in A2 will give you the rates according to A1.
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:42
Please test it and let me know.
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:45
The if formula is comparing A1 value with E2, E3.
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:48
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User
24/05/2018 - 04:49
Sorry got distracted at work, but this looks great. thanks. I have been working for 90 plus days straight.
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:50
Wow, man. You are amazing.
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:50
Let me know if you need anything else.
User
24/05/2018 - 04:51
will do. thank you
Excelchat Expert
24/05/2018 - 04:51
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24/05/2018 - 04:52
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