What formula can I use to get 1st, 2nd and 3rd number most occuring in a
column? I am looking to count ballots for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place win of a
contest.
I use Excel 2000

First is

=MODE(A2:A15)

assume you put that in C2

in C3

=MODE(IF($A$2:$A$15<C2,$A$2:$A$15))

entered with ctrl + shift & enter

in C4

=MODE(IF(($A$2:$A$15<C2)*($A$2:$A$15<C3),$A$2:$A $15))

also entered with ctrl + shift & enter

note that if there are ties the first occurring tie will be selected

you can also use histogram and autofilter

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Peo Sjoblom

http://nwexcelsolutions.com


"waterdancn" wrote in message
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What formula can I use to get 1st, 2nd and 3rd number most occuring in a
column? I am looking to count ballots for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place win of a
contest.
I use Excel 2000

If your numbers are in A1:A100 then in C2

=MODE(A1:A100)

in C3 copied down

=MODE(IF(ISNA(MATCH(A$1:A$100,C$2:C2,0)),A$1:A$100 ))

confirmed with CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER


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