Try something like this:

For values in A1 and B1

This formula returns the larger value:

C1: =MAX(A1,B1)

Is that something you can work with?

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Regards,
Ron

XL2002, WinXP


"George Whodunnit" wrote:

hello group. i have a simple question. tried excell help, but no luck
yet.

my employee makes a commision, or a gaurantee, whichever is higher. i
need excell to result the only the greater value of 2 cells.

does anybody know this function? thanks in advance.

dave.