Hi Experts.
I am getting this error "Invalid procedure call or argument (Error 5)"
in this statement below.
thecounty = Log(thecountxp)
I defined the county as double but looks like value is going out to the limit hence I am getting it. Is there a way to get rid of this error ?
Many thanks in advance,
Works for me:
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What value does thecountxp have and how is it defined?
Regards, TMS
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I defined same way u did. value of xp is small than yours ( not 10 ) , it is long cacluated value results as "-86.83176087"
calucaltion of XP is like below. I know it is crazy calucation but I have no other choice,
thecountxp = Range("C13") * Range("C14") / Range("C14") + vt * (xf - 1) - Sqr(Range("C13") * Range("C14") / Range("C14") + vt) * (xf - 1) ^ 2 - 4 * ksp / 2
thecountxp is coming = "-86.83176087" so when i do
TheCountY = Log(TheCountXP) then I get this error. Any help would be appreciated much.
Can you have the Log of a negative number? Rhetorical question: no you can't. Google: log of negative number
Hence the reason you get the error.
The routine below will cope with the situation and give an answer but the answer may not be useful in numeric calculations.
Note Log(xy) = Log(x) + Log(y). So Log(-x) = Log(-1*x) = Log(x) + Log(-1)
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Regards, TMS
Much appreciated TMS. I know we cant have log of negative number but I need to calculate this equation for a range. I agree with your advise and probably this is the only way to handle this situation.
Regards,
Vik
You're welcome.
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