Hi Laura,

What data is in which cells?
And what do you fill in in the GoalSeek dialog?

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Kind regards,

Niek Otten
Microsoft MVP - Excel


"Laura" wrote in message ...
| How do I get -25% in the margin cell??? The formula I use, =D7*D9 gives me
| 0.25 insted of - 25%.
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| Hourly Cost Direct Cost
| $30.00 $750.00
| $25.00 $1,000.00
| $25.00 $2,250.00
| $4,000.00
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| Price to customer $4,000.00
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| Tax Rate 25%
| Tax Costs $1,000.00
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| Total Costs
| Staff $4,000.00
| Taxes $1,000.00
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| Margin ??
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| Thank you,
| Laura