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I want to determine whether variable a is greater than variable b by a set margin (a number that I can change). Both of these variables are scores derived from a series of answers. For example, “is variable a > (variable b + 300)”.

I can’t see a way to compare variables. Grateful for any advice.

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​@johnt  - not directly.. 

  • create variable v_b_plus_constant (as an example) and set the default value to your constant ie 3000
  • logic rules
    • add variable_b to v_b_plus_constant
    • subtract v_b_plus_constant from variable_a
    • if variable_a is greater than 0 then go to the ‘yes’ answer question/ending …

it’s not perfect but it works

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    ​@johnt  - not directly.. 

    • create variable v_b_plus_constant (as an example) and set the default value to your constant ie 3000
    • logic rules
      • add variable_b to v_b_plus_constant
      • subtract v_b_plus_constant from variable_a
      • if variable_a is greater than 0 then go to the ‘yes’ answer question/ending …

    it’s not perfect but it works

    des

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    • May 28, 2025

    Thanks John, that works.

    I got as far as thinking that I need to create a third variable to represent the ‘surplus’ but couldn’t see how to take that further.

    Thanks for your help.

    John

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