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    Math formula not calculating properly

    Hello everyone,

    I have problem with =100000*(0.08*(1+0.08)^3/(1+0.08)^3-1)
    I am getting answer -92000 and should be 38803.3514

    Please see attached photo for manual calculations.
    I also attached sample sheet

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    TIA
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    Re: Math formula not calculating properly

    You're missing a set of brackets, it should be
    =D2*(D3*(1+D3)^3/((1+D3)^3-1))

    The easies way to find these sorts of problems, is by using the "Evaluate Formula" facility found on the Formula tab.

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    Re: Math formula not calculating properly

    Fair play missing brackets was a good hint.

    Thank you!

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    Re: Math formula not calculating properly

    You're welcome & thanks for the feedback

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