Using your example:

This formula returns the values associated with "Car":
B6: =SUMIF($A$1:$A$5,"Car",$B$1:$B$5)

Or...for more flexibility:
A6: Car
B6: =SUMIF($A$1:$A$5,A6,$B$1:$B$5)

Change range references to suit your situation.

Is that something you can work with?
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Regards,

Ron (XL2003, Win XP)
Microsoft MVP (Excel)

"FC" wrote in message
...
A B
1 car 90
2 boat 20
3 airp 22
4 car 10
5 boat 25

I'm needing a formula that will add numbers in B related to the item in A
.
Let's say a result for car = 100 ( 90+10) at the bottom on B6.
These are just 5 rows but I have around 150, however if you kindly provide
me
with a formula for those 5, I can adjust it. THANKS in advance.