Double Negative and If statements

[Tennisguuy]

I have the following formula in cell A13 IF(AND(H6>0,J8<-0.02,L6>-0.02),"MANAGEMENT SIGN-OFF IS NEEDED",""). If the value of J8 is -.01 the true statement appears but -.01 is not less than -.02. I know it has to do with comparing double negatives. The problem is sometime the result in J8 could be positive or negative.

 

[Joe4]

I don't think that "double negatives" make any sense here. It should all be simple mathematical principles, if you have written your formula correctly.

If the value of J8 is -.01 the true statement appears

As you have written your formula, it shouldn't, as the value of -.01 is NOT less than -02, so the second part of the and will NOT evaluate to True, so your entire IF will NOT evaluate to True.

Please tell us the following:
1. The logic of how you want your formula to work
2. The exact values you have in H6, J8, and L6
3. What is being returned by your formula
4. What you expect/want your formula to return

 

[Tennisguuy]

Ok thanks I will recheck my formula

 

[Joe4]

OK. If you get stuck, post back those details I asked for and we can help you figure it out.

 

[Tennisguuy]

Joe thanks you're correct it was my formula. I corrected it. Thanks for your help.

 

[Joe4]

You are welcome.