Basic formula in Numbers 09

Hi, guys, I try to make a basic formula in Numbers but do not find the way.
I just need put numbers in two columns and get the result of dividing or multiplying in the third column.
Say ColumnB : ColumnC = ColumnD
Can you please help me? Tried to find in the functions list on the Apple web-site but no way.
Thanks for help ))))

Markiz wrote:
Can you please help me? Tried to find in the functions list on the Apple web-site but no way.
Thanks for help ))))
Both the Numbers '09 User Guide (which covers the use of the arithmetic operators ( + - * / ) and the iWork Formulas and Functions User Guide (which discusses QUOTIENT and the rest of the functions supported in Numbers and the other iWork applications) can be downloaded through the Help menu in Numbers.
Regards,
Barry

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ellroy wrote:
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Or
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Debit
02/05/14
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Debit
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23
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0
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24
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24
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0
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22
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23
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24
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24
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