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I have IF function formula that doesn't calculate the end result correctly
Solved by T. J. in 28 mins
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Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:36
Welcome to excelchat.
User
09/07/2018 - 04:37
Am I speaking to someone?
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:37
Yeah, you are indeed.
User
09/07/2018 - 04:37
Hello
User
09/07/2018 - 04:37
I have a file I can upload
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:37
Hi, nice to have you here among us.
User
09/07/2018 - 04:37
But can't be shared of course
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:37
To upload a file, please click on the paperclip icon.
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:38
I understand that you data is sensitive.
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:38
You can share dummy data in stead.
User
09/07/2018 - 04:38
OK
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:39
Thanks, I'm waiting...
User
09/07/2018 - 04:39
sorry where do I upload it
User
09/07/2018 - 04:39
it'a a bit unclear
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:40
You can paste data in the preview sheet.
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:40
Alternatively you can send me a file directly by clicking on the paperclip icon.
User
09/07/2018 - 04:41
ok now
User
09/07/2018 - 04:42
2nd raw
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:42
Hmm, I'm listening...
User
09/07/2018 - 04:42
up to 125%b
User
09/07/2018 - 04:42
doesn't calculate propertly
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:43
I need a little more info, what are we calculating again?
User
09/07/2018 - 04:44
2nd raw up to 125%
User
09/07/2018 - 04:44
if function
User
09/07/2018 - 04:44
957
2,290
3,750
User
09/07/2018 - 04:44
2 numbers above are correct
User
09/07/2018 - 04:44
but the last one should be 503
User
09/07/2018 - 04:45
what it does it's taking the whole value up to 3750
User
09/07/2018 - 04:45
it doesn't calculate the difference
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:45
I'm sorry, difference of what and 125% of what?
User
09/07/2018 - 04:46
100% is 15,000
User
09/07/2018 - 04:46
125% is 18370
User
09/07/2018 - 04:47
I don't know if you can see formulas
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:47
I'm not able to see formula's.
User
09/07/2018 - 04:47
i see that time is running out
User
09/07/2018 - 04:48
is there any other way to do this?
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:48
Please send me the excel file directly.
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:49
We can extend time upto 1 hour if needed and unfortunately the chat box is the only way of communication.
User
09/07/2018 - 04:49
so where do I send it
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:49
click on the paperclip icon to upload a file which will be sent to me.
User
09/07/2018 - 04:50
ok
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:52
I'm waiting for the file...
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:52
Also you will be asked shortly to extend time, please select YES to extend.
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 04:55
Hello... Have you selected YES?
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 05:01
Hello, if you are there, you can reply in the preview window.
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 05:01
And you also can copy paste the formula there.
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 05:04
I guess you are not present.
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 05:04
Since I don't have adequate information and you are not also there, I'' close this chat now.
Excelchat Expert
09/07/2018 - 05:04
Have a great day!
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