You can use an array formula to total the top scores. For example, with
scores in cells B2:B100 --

=SUM(LARGE(B2:B100,ROW(INDIRECT("1:3"))))

To array enter the formula, hold the Ctrl and Shift keys, then press Enter.

There's an example he

http://www.contextures.com/xlFunctions01.html#Top5

emac_mommy wrote:
I am using Excel to record, add and rank scores for a gymnastics meet. We
have teams of as many as 20 girls, but only the top three scores count
towards a team score. How can I program a SUM function that adds only the
highest three scores.


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