Create a formula that multiplies on a column based on a word on another column

[celeazul]

Hi,

I was wondering if there is a formula I can create that can multiply two numbers based on a word on another column...here's what I mean...

On column R there are some rows that have the word Canada on it.
there are numbers on column H.
So I want to type a formula on column that says, if you see the word Canada on column R then multiply the number on column H times .75

The formula I typed doesn't seem to be working which is =IF(R3="Canada",H3*0.75","")

Is this correct? Please advise. Thanks.

Cele

[AliGW]

Two questions:

1. In which cell have you typed the formula?
2. Does R3 contain more text than the word Canada?

[celeazul]

Here are the answers to your questions.

1) S3
2) No

[AliGW]

Will you please attach a sample Excel workbook?

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3. Make sure that all confidential data is removed or replaced with dummy data first (e.g. names, addresses, E-mails, etc.).

4. Try to avoid using merged cells as they cause lots of problems.

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Please pay particular attention to point 2 (above): without an idea of your intended outcomes, it is often very difficult to offer appropriate advice.

[celeazul]

see attached

[AliGW]

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