If statements?

Question

Ok so if i am trying to multiply with an if statement...like this
=IF(A2>5,( ".5"), "")
A2 is greater than 5,so if its greater than 5 then i want to multiply 50% to it.If its not greater than 5 then its blank
( the cell). I am typing in this formula and the cell is blank. What do I do because this formula is wrong. Thanx

Answer 1

The if statement is almost correct... you'll need to 'reference' the cell you are multiplying the 0.5.

for example:

=IF(A2>5,A2*.5,"")

Answer 2

you need to put the cell number in for the new data.