If you don't want if install the Analysis Toolpak then slightly shorter and
still using your formula:

=DATE(YEAR(A2),MONTH(A2)+1,0)-A2

if you format the cell as General there is no need for the DAY() functions.
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HTH

Sandy

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"elfmajesty" wrote in message
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Hello!

I need to write a formula that will calculate how many days are left in a
specific month and can't seem to get a working one. Seems like it should
be
relatively easy.

Example:

Cell A1 contains date of 03/09/98.
I need cell B1 to contain the resulting number as 22 days remaining.

Cell A2 contains date of 04/03/98
Cell B2 should contain the resulting number as 27 days remaining.

I tried this:
=(DAY(DATE(YEAR(A2),MONTH(A2)+1,0))-(DAY(A2)))
Which actually works, but I was just wondering if there was a less
complicated way? Trying to explain this one to the person requesting the
spreadsheet may not be the easiest of jobs and I know I'll get questioned
on
it.

Any help would be appreciated!
Cheers,
Elf