Using vlookup in a table that is not in ascending order

[Guest]

I have a table with the 1st column in ascending order but the column I wish
to find the maximum value in is not in ascending order. When I use vlookup
it just returns the last number in the first column not the number that
corresponds to the max number. If I could attach the spreadsheet to be more
specific I would. Thanks in advance..

 

[T. Valko]

Do you want to return the value from the left column that corresponds to the
MAX value in the right column?

=INDEX(A1:A10,MATCH(MAX(B1:B10),B1:B10,0))

 

[Guest]

Yes
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Duncan

Do you want to return the value from the left column that corresponds to the
MAX value in the right column?

=INDEX(A1:A10,MATCH(MAX(B1:B10),B1:B10,0))

 

[Guest]

I tried the index function and I get the #N/A responce. Is there anyway I
can post the spreadsheet?

 

[Don Guillett]

I just tested Biff's and it worked just fine looking for the max value in
col B and returning what is in col A.
You may send your workbook to me at the address BELOW.

 

[Guest]

Hi,

Check your "number" column, it might be formatted as text!

Regards!
Jean-Guy

 

[Don Guillett]

With Biff's formula, all that was needed was to absolute the first column
and copy left to right
=INDEX($B$3:$B$93,MATCH(MAX(F3:F93),F3:F93,0))
=INDEX($B$3:$B$93,MATCH(MAX(G3:G93),G3:G93,0))