I've never set up a formula before, not even the most basic. I need help and
I'm not sure if its entirely possible. Please let me know.

Labor Hours Labor Cost (95/hr)
2 190
5 950

I need to be able to enter in the number of hours in one cell (under labor
hrs) and have those hours multiplied by the cost ($95) and the product
displayed in the cooresponding cell (under labor cost).
Is this possible? If so, how?

EXCEL 2007

1. In cell A2 I have put your 2 (your hours figure).

2. In cell B2 I have put 95 (being 95 dollars per hour).

3. I cell C2 I have put the formula:-

=(A2*B2)

The gives a result of 190 in cell C2.

If my comments have helped please hit Yes.

Thanks.



"littlemissfish" wrote:

I've never set up a formula before, not even the most basic. I need help and
I'm not sure if its entirely possible. Please let me know.

Labor Hours Labor Cost (95/hr)
2 190
5 950

I need to be able to enter in the number of hours in one cell (under labor
hrs) and have those hours multiplied by the cost ($95) and the product
displayed in the cooresponding cell (under labor cost).
Is this possible? If so, how?

Let's assume:

Cell A1 = header = Labor Hours
Cell B1 = header = Labor Cost

Enter the multiplier in a cell, also. Say cell C1 = multiplier = 95

A2:A3 are the hours worked

Now, enter this formula in cell B2:

=A2*C$1

With cell B2 still selected, notice the little black "square" on the bottom
right of the selected cell? Hover your mouse over that little black square
until the cursor changes from a fat + (plus) sign to a skinny + (plus) sign.
When the cursor is a skinny + (plus) sign click and hold the left mouse
button then drag the cursor down the column to cell B3. Release the left
mouse button.

--
Biff
Microsoft Excel MVP


"littlemissfish" wrote in message
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I've never set up a formula before, not even the most basic. I need help
and
I'm not sure if its entirely possible. Please let me know.

Labor Hours Labor Cost (95/hr)
2 190
5 950

I need to be able to enter in the number of hours in one cell (under labor
hrs) and have those hours multiplied by the cost ($95) and the product
displayed in the cooresponding cell (under labor cost).
Is this possible? If so, how?

Thank you, but I can't have cell C2. I need the hours in cell A2 and the
product result of A2*95 to show in cell B2. I want to be able to enter the
amount of hours in cell A2 and have them automatically multiplied by $95.00
showing the product ($190.00) in cell B2. I hope that make sense.

"trip_to_tokyo" wrote:

EXCEL 2007

1. In cell A2 I have put your 2 (your hours figure).

2. In cell B2 I have put 95 (being 95 dollars per hour).

3. I cell C2 I have put the formula:-

=(A2*B2)

The gives a result of 190 in cell C2.

If my comments have helped please hit Yes.

Thanks.



"littlemissfish" wrote:

I've never set up a formula before, not even the most basic. I need help and
I'm not sure if its entirely possible. Please let me know.

Labor Hours Labor Cost (95/hr)
2 190
5 950

I need to be able to enter in the number of hours in one cell (under labor
hrs) and have those hours multiplied by the cost ($95) and the product
displayed in the cooresponding cell (under labor cost).
Is this possible? If so, how?

Do this then:-

1. In A2 is the 2 that you mention.

2. B2 is:-

=(A2*95)

- giving a result of 190 in cell B 2.

If my comments have helped please hit Yes.

Thanks.




"littlemissfish" wrote:

Thank you, but I can't have cell C2. I need the hours in cell A2 and the
product result of A2*95 to show in cell B2. I want to be able to enter the
amount of hours in cell A2 and have them automatically multiplied by $95.00
showing the product ($190.00) in cell B2. I hope that make sense.

"trip_to_tokyo" wrote:

EXCEL 2007

1. In cell A2 I have put your 2 (your hours figure).

2. In cell B2 I have put 95 (being 95 dollars per hour).

3. I cell C2 I have put the formula:-

=(A2*B2)

The gives a result of 190 in cell C2.

If my comments have helped please hit Yes.

Thanks.



"littlemissfish" wrote:

I've never set up a formula before, not even the most basic. I need help and
I'm not sure if its entirely possible. Please let me know.

Labor Hours Labor Cost (95/hr)
2 190
5 950

I need to be able to enter in the number of hours in one cell (under labor
hrs) and have those hours multiplied by the cost ($95) and the product
displayed in the cooresponding cell (under labor cost).
Is this possible? If so, how?