Hi Nick
I always use too many commas in writing too ;-)
Obviously a fan of Eats Shoots & Leaves<vbg
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Roger Govier
"Nick Hodge" wrote in message
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Len
As it happens no as the * and / have the same precedence.
I suppose it is personal preference. I always break the formulae down
to it's component parts in my head and add parenthesis to match that
'view'
I might try and argue that it is better practice too, but I'd be on
thin ice as I don't fully understand the way Excel handles it, where
if you make it explicit Excel will find it easier/quicker to parse.
I always use too many commas in writing too ;-)
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HTH
Nick Hodge
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Southampton, England
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www.nickhodge.co.uk
"Len B" <gonehome(atoptusnet:com:au) wrote in message
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Nick,
Is your formula any different from
=(A1-32)/9*5
Is there a benefit to be had from the additional parantheses; or is
there a 'best practice' reason; or is it just personal preference?
I'm always on the lookout to improve my understanding.
Regards
Len
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Keith
If the F temp is in column A in B1 enter
=(((A1-32)/9)*5)
and copy down
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HTH
Nick Hodge
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Southampton, England
DTHIS
www.nickhodge.co.uk
"Keith Johnson" <Keith wrote in
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I am trying to convert several columns of fahrenheit temperatures to
centigrade but cannot get the necessary formula. Any help
appreciated.