comparing totals in 2 column

[richzip]

I have a very large spreadhseet. The spreadsheet looks similar to the one
below. I want to compare the totals (by employee) in column B with the
totals (by employee) in column C. If the total in column B is larger, then I
want to transfer those values to column D. If the total in column C is
larger, then I want to transfer THOSE values to column D.

As you can see, for ID 1 ..the total of column C is greater, so those values
are carried over to column D. For ID 2 ..the total of column B is greater,
so those values are carried over.

Since there are a large number of employees, how do I set up a formula to
compare these values by employee and make the transfer? Thanks!

A B C D
1 ID Sked Act Greater
2 1 5 6 6
3 1 7 5 5
4 1 2 4 4
5 2 3 4 3
6 2 10 2 10
7 2 5 4 5
8 2 6 9 6

 

[richzip]

I can do this .sort of ..with the following formula in cell D2, then copied
down to the subsequent rows for that ID:
=IF(SUM($B$2:$B$4)>SUM($C$2:$C$4),B2,C2)

But ..this would require editing the formula at the top line of each ID,
because the row references change, and each ID has a variable number of rows.
There are over 400 ID's so I am hoping to find a formula I can type into
just the top row,and copy to the bottom of the worksheet.

 

[T. Valko]

I'm following you on this, but, what should happen if the totals are equal?

1...1...2
1...2...1
1...1...1

Both totals are 4

 

[T. Valko]

In the meantime, this will do what you want:

=IF(SUMIF(A:A,A2,B:B)>SUMIF(A:A,A2,C:C),B2,C2)

 

[richzip]

Thank you! That worked perfectly. If the totals are the same, I will use
the values from column C, and it looks like this formula does that.

Thanks again!

 

[T. Valko]

You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!