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cmckernan1
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Best formula to use - Sumif? - Help

Hello 

 

I have attachted sample data below 

 

need a forumla for the cells in yellow

 

I need to find the sum of c2 to c30 with both of the conditions present in adjacent cells in a44 and b44 and return the result in c44

 

apologies - i couldn't get this to work yesterday and thought i would ask for help to see what i was doing wrong 

  • cmckernan1 

    I'd be glad to help you create the best formula for your spreadsheet! However, I don't have access to files attached to prompts on Bard. To provide the most accurate solution, please share the following details:

    Table Structure:

    • Number of rows and columns in your table.
    • Specific headers for each column (A, B, C, etc.).
    • Sample data from a few rows, including the values in C2:C30, A44, and B44.

    Formula Requirements:

    • Exact conditions: What specific values or criteria in columns A44 and B44 do you want the formula to match in the adjacent cells (C2:C30)? Should it be an exact match, greater than/less than, or something else?
    • Desired output: What value should be returned in C44 when both conditions are met? The sum of C2:C30, a specific value, or something else?

    Considerations:

    • Are there any special cases or edge conditions to consider, such as blank cells or invalid data?
    • Is there a preferred formula type (e.g., SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT, array formulas)?

    Once I have this information, I can recommend the optimal formula for your specific needs. Here are some general approaches based on typical scenarios:

    Scenario 1: Exact Matches and Sum

    If you want to sum the values in C2:C30 where the adjacent cells in A2:A30 exactly match the values in A44 and B44, you can use SUMIFS:

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    =SUMIFS(C2:C30, A2:A30, A44, B2:B30, B44)
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    Scenario 2: Other Operators and Custom Output

    If you have different conditions or want to return a different value in C44, you can adjust the formula accordingly. For example:

    • To sum values where dates in C2:C30 are greater than the date in B44, use > instead of =.
    • To return the number of matching cells instead of the sum, use COUNTIFS instead of SUMIFS.

    I'm eager to help you find the right solution!

    I have attached an Excel file with the data you requested

  • cmckernan1 

    Use SUMIFS instead of SUMIF for this. In C44:

     

    =SUMIFS($C$2:$C$29,$A$2:$A$29,A44,$B$2:$B$29,B44)

     

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