Convert $ to actual numbers in an imported web query

[Alex]

I use the Web Query function to import tables with data from the internet to
my spreadsheet. However, some of the amounts imported are in $ format (e.g.
"$7,950.00") and do not function as numbers, i.e. I cannot perform
mathematical calculations on them. How do I import $$ values as actual
numbers?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Don Guillett]

If desired, send your file to my address below. I will only look if:
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2. You give me the newsgroup and the subject line
3. You send a clear explanation of what you want
4. You send before/after examples and expected results.