Hi
If the numbers in the first column ( A1) and the the incomes (B1) are
directly related, you would simply add another column (C1). In C1 put
=B1*0.40 and copy down as far as required.
HTH
Michael
"prolixity" wrote:
> Hello Everyone!
>
> I'll use the following data set to help illustrate my question:
>
> Number In Household Income
> 1 10,000
> 2 15,000
> 3 20,000
> etc.
>
> I'm trying to create a formula that will tell me a percentage (for this
> example, let's say 40%) of the income assigned to a particular number of
> household members. The number in the household can range from 1-8 for any
> particular cell and will have a distinct income assigned to it.
>
> So, if the reference cell lists 3 household members I need the cell
> containing the formula to calculate 40% of 20,000. However, the reference
> cell could be any number between 1 and 8.
>
> Please let me know if I have explained this poorly and you need further
> claification. Thank you for your help!!!
>
> prolixity
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