Look in HELP for the NPER function. Don't forget to divide your % by 12 if
you need the number of months.

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Kind Regards,

Niek Otten

Microsoft MVP - Excel

"Maria" wrote in message
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I am trying to set up a spread sheet where I can determine the number of
months it will take after investing about $2mil at a 10% rate to see my
first
return.