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Random function - weighted
hello,
I need to do a drawing for a prize and I have a list of 100 names. they are in column A. Each person has a different number of points. For each point I want the random selection to be weighted. So if Tom has 5 points, Jim has 3, and Tammy has 2 then Tom would have 5 chances to win, Jim 3, and Tammy would have one. Here is a sample: name Grand Total of all Points ralph 16 tom 10 dick 9 harry 8 jim 2 jr 2 mike 2 mark 1 robert 1 tim 1 In this example, how can Ralph have 16 times greater chance at winning than Tim? Thanks! |
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