where cola is the named range F6, and contains the adjustment as a percentage. The formula in cell C6, copied down is: With 30,000 in C5 as shown, the formula is solved like this: As the formula is copied down the table, the relative reference C5 changes at each row, while the named range cola (F6) behaves like an absolute reference and does not change. The result on each new row is the previous year’s base plus the adjustment.
Total adjustments
To calculate the total of all adjustments, the formula in F7 is: This is an array formula, and must be entered with control+shift+enter, except in Excel 365. The result is the total of all adjustments made since year 1.
Alternative layout
The screen below shows an alternative layout that breaks out the adjustment amount separately, and allows a different rate of adjustment for each year.
The formula in N5, copied down, calculates the adjustment: The formula in M6, copied down, calculates a new base for year:
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