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# **Lock a reference with F4**

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**C2** multiplies the hours by the rate in **F1**. Filled down as it is, C3 would say =B3\*F2, and F2 is empty. F1 has to stay put while B2 moves.

Click **Continue** when you're ready.

A1fx

|  | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Consultant | Hours | Fee |  | Hourly rate | 150 | |
| 2 | Ana | 12 | 1800 |  |  |  | |
| 3 | Ben | 8 |  |  |  |  | |
| 4 | Chloe | 15 |  |  |  |  | |
| 5 | Dev | 10 |  |  |  |  | |
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