[Solved] Multiplying multiple cells by the same number

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GeekMonkey73
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[Solved] Multiplying multiple cells by the same number

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I want to multiply multiple cells (C2 through C37) by 800 and have the results displayed in another range of cells (D2 through D37). I've searched through some forum posts but I can't quite get it to work. Is there a formula I can copy and paste in each of the D-column cells that would work without having to change information in each cell, or will I have to alter the information in each cell where the results are displayed?
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Re: Multiplying multiple cells by the same number

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In D2 write

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=C2*800
Copy and paste that cell into D3:D37.
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Re: Multiplying multiple cells by the same number

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That just returns the results of the C2 cell wherever I paste the formula. Will I have to change each cell number individually, or is there a single formula I can paste without having to change each cell individually? My apologies if I'm not being clear, I'm not even sure how to ask for what I need to know.
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Re: Multiplying multiple cells by the same number

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Now select the D2 cell, and pull down using the little black box at bottom right corner of the cell.
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Re: Multiplying multiple cells by the same number

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Awesome, that worked! Thanks so much!
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