apply arithmetic functions on special multiple cells

[Zhekka]

Hey all

I've searched in the group history and haven't found the exact answer
for my problem.

I have an array of cells, each cell is calculated from the previous
one(s) - but not always in the same way (it's not always the same
formula)

from each cell's VALUE i want to substract 1 and then multiply by 100


I tried the special paste feature, but it's problematic, since it
changes the value of the cell, and the next cell's value is changed
(here's an example)

A1 A2 A3
1.2 1.4 1.2

A1: 1.2
A2: = A1+0.2
A3: = A2-A1+1

Here are the desired results:
A1 A2 A3
20 40 20

Now, when applying that special paste, i will get unwanted results:
A1: 20 (as expected)
A2: 1920 ((20+0.2)-1)*100
A3: 190000

I hope I explained myself clearly.

Is this possible?

 

[Rob van Gelder]

You're on the right track with the paste special subtract and multiple.
Treat that as steps 2 and 3.

Step 1 as follows:
Copy the cells. Paste Special > Values

 

[Zhekka]

No... it doesn't work

 

[Bob Phillips]

You have to maintain the multiplier, so you probably need helper columns

B1: =(A1-1)*100
B2: =((B1+0.2)-1)*100
B3: =((((B1+0.2-1)*100)-(A1-1)*100+1)-1)*100


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HTH

Bob Phillips

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[Zhekka]

So, you're saying there's no other way rather than using new
columns/rows

(This will be problematic, since I already have a chart out of those
values.....)

 

[Bob Phillips]

There may be, but I cannot see it I am afraid.

Bob