Help with Formulas

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I have a colleague that asked help with a formula - He would like to add 3
cells up and then multiply it by 20% and add that into the total

I tried =sum(a1:a3)+(a1:a3*.20)
but it didn't work

Can this be done in one cell or do you have to use two cells to calculate
this.

thanks
Shanny
 
OK, this will work 2 ways. You're looking for =sum(a1:a3)+sum(a1:a3)*.20

but, much easier as: =sum(a1:a3)*1.2. :-)

hth
 
As you can see, there are many ways to achieve the same result.
To support your original attempt method:

=SUM(A1:A3)+(SUM(A1:A3)*0.2)

Regards,
Paul
 
In one cell..................

=SUM(A1:A3)*1.2

Or if the 20% is variable and entered in B1...............

=SUM(A1:A3)+SUM(A1:A3)*B1


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP
 
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