Which function/s should I use?

[Emil]

a1:a27 = name
b1:b27 = value

How can i find the highest value in column b and place it's corresponding
name into cell c1?


I realize this is likely a basic question, but I'm somewhat new to excel and
appreciate any help. Thanks in advance, Emil.

 

[T. Valko]

Try this:

=INDEX(A1:A27,MATCH(MAX(B1:B27),B1:B27,0))

 

[Emil]

Very nice - that did the trick!

First time ever using the index function. Thank you.

A follow up though ~~ what if I wanted to show the top 3? Instead of just
the top one.

I know, you just answered my conundrum flawlessly Now though I'm
thinking I may be able to step this up a notch.

 

[T. Valko]

If there might be duplicate number values then it can get really complicated
in a hurry!

For the top 3.

Entered in C1 and copied down to C3:

=INDEX(A$1:A2$7,MATCH(LARGE(B$1:B$27,ROWS(C$1:C1)),B$1:B$27,0))

 

[Emil]

I think I'll stop while I'm ahead (There is a likelihood some of the values
will be ties).

You answered what I needed the most. Can’t learn all of excel in one day.
Thanks again!

 

[T. Valko]

You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!