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VLOOKUP using Ranges as opposed to finite data

Hi
I have spreadsheet that is being used to provide a rating based on performance. The rating that is given is
based on percentage ranges, and the percentage that is used is the percentage difference between target and
actual. For example, if the percentage difference is >=10% a particular rating is given; if the percentage
difference is <10% and >5% and other rating, etc. etc.
Currently, there are only 5 ratings so I've created a formula to assign the rating using Nested IFs, but I find that
would be cumbersome to manage if the ranges/categories change or if more ratings are added.
Is there a way to use VLOOKUP to do the same thing?
I have attached a sample worksheet to show what I mean.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
ltsolis
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09-10-2011, 01:48 AM

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Re: VLOOKUP using Ranges as opposed to finite data

How about:
Code:
=INDEX(C3:C8,MATCH(MIN(B3,I2),B3:B8,-1),1)

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Re: VLOOKUP using Ranges as opposed to finite data

Or, invert your table and in column B put the minimium for that range so B:C will look something like
-100% 0
-40% 1
-25% 2
-10% 3
2% 4
10% 5
then your VLOOKUP will be
=VLOOKUP(I2, $B$3:$C$8,2)
Does that work for you?
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09-10-2011, 04:48 AM

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Re: VLOOKUP using Ranges as opposed to finite data

ConneXionLost
I tried your solution first since it seemed close to what I want to have in place. The only problem is that it
doesn't work with all the results. If you plug 105 in g2, you should get a rating of 4 and your solution gives a
rating of 5.
ChemistB
I will try your solution and see how it goes.
Thanks.
ltsolis

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Re: VLOOKUP using Ranges as opposed to finite data

Agreed. However, in either case (as ChemistB has suggested), the solution will require you to reconfigure your
lookup table.
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09-11-2011, 11:28 PM

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Re: VLOOKUP using Ranges as opposed to finite data

ConneXionLost, ChemistB
Thanks for your assistance. I tried the solution by ChemistB and it works very well. I just need to go over it and
understand why it works and the general idea behind the formula.
Thanks again.
ltsolis

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