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Default NEGATIVE PERCENT FORMULA

Hi,
I assume you entered 60 in cell F18

=F17*(1+F18/100)

if you have entered 0.60 in cell F18 use

=F17*(1+F18)


"Tammy V." wrote:

I am creating a spread sheet, for sales. If the amount is $1838 and I need to
discount 60% what formula do I use?

example:
Cell F17 Total $1838
Cell F18 DISCOUNT -60%
Cell F19 Total after discount ??? Please help

Beginner =)