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In a blank cell, enter 102%, as shown in Fig. 780. Copy that cell and then use Paste Special Multiply to multiply all of the contract prices by this cell.
1) Find a blank cell, such as D1. Enter 102% in that cell.
2) Select D2 and choose Edit – Copy from the menu.
3) Select all of the rates in column B.
4) From the menu, select Edit – Paste Special. In the Paste Special dialog, choose Values and Multiply, as shown in Fig. 781.
Result:
All of the values in column B are increased by 2 percent, as shown in Fig. 782.
Summary:
Multiply an entire range by a single cell, using Paste Special – Multiply.
Commands Discussed:
Edit – Paste Special – Multiply
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