Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

All I need is the product of two cells in a third cell. I entered an
equation =B29*D29 in the third cell but the product is wrong. Checked it
with calculator and another application. One of the two cells being
multiplied is formatted for currency, but other instances of the same
calculations are correct. Is there a glitch in excel 2003?
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Crispycritter

Answer: Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

Hi Crispycritter,

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your Excel calculations. It's possible that there may be a formatting issue causing the incorrect product to be displayed. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot the problem:

1. Check the formatting of the cells being multiplied: Make sure that both cells are formatted as numbers, and not as text or currency. To check the formatting, select the cells and go to the "Number" tab in the ribbon. Select "Number" from the list of options.
   
2. Check for hidden characters: Sometimes, there may be hidden characters in the cells that are causing the calculation to be incorrect. To check for hidden characters, select the cell and press "Ctrl + H" to open the "Find and Replace" dialog box. In the "Find what" field, type a space character and leave the "Replace with" field blank. Click "Replace All" to remove any spaces in the cell.
   
3. Check for errors in the formula: Make sure that the formula you're using is correct. Check for any typos or missing parentheses. You can also try re-entering the formula to see if that resolves the issue.
   
4. Try using a different formula: If none of the above steps work, you can try using a different formula to calculate the product of the two cells. For example, you can try using the "PRODUCT" function, which multiplies a range of cells together. To use this function, enter "=PRODUCT(B29,D29)" in the third cell.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue with your Excel calculations. Let me know if you have any other questions or if there's anything else I can help you with.

Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

Can you give an example of the numbers in B29 and D29?

"chrisp" wrote:

All I need is the product of two cells in a third cell. I entered an
equation =B29*D29 in the third cell but the product is wrong. Checked it
with calculator and another application. One of the two cells being
multiplied is formatted for currency, but other instances of the same
calculations are correct. Is there a glitch in excel 2003?
--
Crispycritter

Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

I'll bet that either or both of those 2 cells contain formulas where the
formatting may only display 2 decimals, but the actual cell value is more
then what's being displayed.

When dealing in currency, it's always best to ROUND() your returns, *don't*
just format them.
--
Regards,

RD

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"chrisp" wrote in message
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All I need is the product of two cells in a third cell. I entered an
equation =B29*D29 in the third cell but the product is wrong. Checked it
with calculator and another application. One of the two cells being
multiplied is formatted for currency, but other instances of the same
calculations are correct. Is there a glitch in excel 2003?
--
Crispycritter

Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

Yes, the value of B29 is 0.55 and D29 is $32.33 the result is a value in E29
of $17.68
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Crispycritter


"Ed Cones" wrote:

Can you give an example of the numbers in B29 and D29?

"chrisp" wrote:

All I need is the product of two cells in a third cell. I entered an
equation =B29*D29 in the third cell but the product is wrong. Checked it
with calculator and another application. One of the two cells being
multiplied is formatted for currency, but other instances of the same
calculations are correct. Is there a glitch in excel 2003?
--
Crispycritter

Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

Can I get in on that bet? ;o)
..55*32.33 returns 17.7815 in my Excel 2003.



"Ragdyer" wrote:

I'll bet that either or both of those 2 cells contain formulas where the
formatting may only display 2 decimals, but the actual cell value is more
then what's being displayed.

When dealing in currency, it's always best to ROUND() your returns, *don't*
just format them.
--
Regards,

RD

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"chrisp" wrote in message
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All I need is the product of two cells in a third cell. I entered an
equation =B29*D29 in the third cell but the product is wrong. Checked it
with calculator and another application. One of the two cells being
multiplied is formatted for currency, but other instances of the same
calculations are correct. Is there a glitch in excel 2003?
--
Crispycritter

Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

Double checked and both values are manually entered and formatted for only
two places after the decimal. Could it truely result in $0.10 difference?
--
Crispycritter


"Ragdyer" wrote:

I'll bet that either or both of those 2 cells contain formulas where the
formatting may only display 2 decimals, but the actual cell value is more
then what's being displayed.

When dealing in currency, it's always best to ROUND() your returns, *don't*
just format them.
--
Regards,

RD

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"chrisp" wrote in message
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All I need is the product of two cells in a third cell. I entered an
equation =B29*D29 in the third cell but the product is wrong. Checked it
with calculator and another application. One of the two cells being
multiplied is formatted for currency, but other instances of the same
calculations are correct. Is there a glitch in excel 2003?
--
Crispycritter

Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

If D29 is exactly 32.33, then you'd get a product of 17.68 if B29 is
0.546860501082586, but if you've formatted the cell to display as 2 decimal
places it would look like 0.55. If you get unexpected results it's always
worth displaying more decimal places.
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"chrisp" wrote in message
...
Yes, the value of B29 is 0.55 and D29 is $32.33 the result is a value in
E29
of $17.68

"Ed Cones" wrote:

Can you give an example of the numbers in B29 and D29?

"chrisp" wrote:

All I need is the product of two cells in a third cell. I entered an
equation =B29*D29 in the third cell but the product is wrong. Checked
it
with calculator and another application. One of the two cells being
multiplied is formatted for currency, but other instances of the same
calculations are correct. Is there a glitch in excel 2003?

Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

What do they look like if you format them with 4 decimal places? Or try
another cell with D29*100 and B29*100.

"chrisp" wrote:

Double checked and both values are manually entered and formatted for only
two places after the decimal. Could it truely result in $0.10 difference?
--
Crispycritter


"Ragdyer" wrote:

I'll bet that either or both of those 2 cells contain formulas where the
formatting may only display 2 decimals, but the actual cell value is more
then what's being displayed.

When dealing in currency, it's always best to ROUND() your returns, *don't*
just format them.
--
Regards,

RD

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"chrisp" wrote in message
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All I need is the product of two cells in a third cell. I entered an
equation =B29*D29 in the third cell but the product is wrong. Checked it
with calculator and another application. One of the two cells being
multiplied is formatted for currency, but other instances of the same
calculations are correct. Is there a glitch in excel 2003?
--
Crispycritter

Simple multiplication of 2 cells = wrong product
 

Problem solved. Thanks for all your help!
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Crispycritter


"Ed Cones" wrote:

What do they look like if you format them with 4 decimal places? Or try
another cell with D29*100 and B29*100.

"chrisp" wrote:

Double checked and both values are manually entered and formatted for only
two places after the decimal. Could it truely result in $0.10 difference?
--
Crispycritter


"Ragdyer" wrote:

I'll bet that either or both of those 2 cells contain formulas where the
formatting may only display 2 decimals, but the actual cell value is more
then what's being displayed.

When dealing in currency, it's always best to ROUND() your returns, *don't*
just format them.
--
Regards,

RD

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"chrisp" wrote in message
...
All I need is the product of two cells in a third cell. I entered an
equation =B29*D29 in the third cell but the product is wrong. Checked it
with calculator and another application. One of the two cells being
multiplied is formatted for currency, but other instances of the same
calculations are correct. Is there a glitch in excel 2003?
--
Crispycritter