Creating a form with a field that contains a simple math problem.

I am creating a form in Acrobat 9 Standard that contains a field that requires a simple math function (divide).
if (QuantityRow1 > 0)
ExtensionRow1 / QuantityRow1
Take the value input in ExtensionRow1 and divide it by the value in QuantityRow1. I have included an IF statement to prevent an error that occur if QuantityRow1 were equal to zero.
After inputting the data into the two fields I tab past the field where I expect to see my result and the field remains blank. I don't receive any error messages.
Any ideas? Thanks - jb

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