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In a new column next to the "Total Sales" column, enter the formula
Code:
```
=SUMIF(A:A,D2,B:B)
```
in cell E2 (assuming your data starts in row 2). This formula will sum all the sales in column B where the name in column A matches the name in cell D2.
Copy the formula down to the rest of the cells in column E by selecting cell E2, dragging the fill handle (the small square in the bottom right corner of the cell) down to the last row of your data, and releasing the mouse button.
Now you should have the total sales for each name in the "Total Sales" column.
If you want to make the table dynamic, you can use a named range for the data and adjust the formula to reference the named range instead of the specific column letters. To create a named range, select the data (including headers) and go to Formulas Define Name. Give the range a name (e.g. "SalesData") and click OK. Then adjust the formula to
Code:
```
=SUMIF(SalesData[Name],D2,SalesData[Sales])
```
. This will sum all the sales in the "Sales" column where the name in the "Name" column matches the name in cell D2.