Counting two columns with specific criteria

[rjre]

In column A I have a list of FIRST names and in column B I have a list
of LAST names.

How can I count the number of people with "SMITH" as the LAST name
ONLY if they have "BOB" as a FIRST name?

I have a tried a few things but have got a bit of brain freeze...

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Richard

 

[Mike H]

Hi,

Try this

=SUMPRODUCT((A1:A20="Bob")*(B1:B20="Smith"))

Mike

 

[rjre]

THANKS!

i had no idea i that function worked on text! FANTASTIC!

 

[Mike H]

Glad I could help

THANKS!

i had no idea i that function worked on text! FANTASTIC!