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    Solver variable constraint to limit % variable to whole percent.

    How do I apply a constraint to limit a percent variable to solve to a whole percent, like 16% not 16.46%.
    I am using Excel 2019
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    Re: Solver variable constraint to limit % variable to whole percent.

    the 16% is added manually or a part of a calculation?
    what is the calculation?

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    Re: Solver variable constraint to limit % variable to whole percent.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jiggers View Post
    How do I apply a constraint to limit a percent variable to solve to a whole percent, like 16% not 16.46%.
    Without a clear example (see the yellow banner above), here is a general advice.

    You can define a variable of type int (integer) in the Solver mask, and then use in your calculations the value int/100.

    In order to help Solver finding a solution, the variable should be as much constrained as possible. For instance, set it to be greater than 5 and smaller than 20, depending on the problem/model you are facing.

    HTH,

    Francesco
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