divide by 0

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Guest

if "a2/b2" = .17/0 = 100%, why can't I get in a formula, instead of #DIV/0!?
Thanks - Tom
 
C

Chip Pearson

Sony,

0.17/0 does NOT equal 100%. You can't divide a number by zero.
Use a formula like

=IF(B2=0,100%,A2/B2)


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Cordially,
Chip Pearson
Microsoft MVP - Excel
Pearson Software Consulting, LLC
www.cpearson.com
 
G

Guest

Now, what if cell A2 is negative (-), ie. -6, the outcome is -100%. How do I
use the "and" or "or" function to display 100% or -100% depending on the
value in A2?
Thanks for your help on this... Tom
 

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