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    Determining variable on the basis of given values

    Hello,
    I'm working on this sheet and I can't figure out how to do it.

    I'm trying to determine the variable "selling price" on the basis of given values, buying price, Net profit and Expenses. Please look at the sheet:
    thanks for your help
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    Re: How to solve this mystery?

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    Re: Determining variable on the basis of given values

    I'm not sure I understand the problem. Attached is your spreadsheet with formulas for everything except the sale price, but if there is no restrictions on anything, you just plug in your sale price and it calculates the net profit (Sales Price - Cost - Exp).
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    Re: Determining variable on the basis of given values

    If you want the profit to be something specific you can use Goal Seek under the Tool Menu. Set Cell is B2, To Value is whatever you are trying to solve for, and By Changing Cell is B3. Then press OK.

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    Re: Determining variable on the basis of given values

    In B3, =(B1+B2) / (100% - 40%)
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