
Use the VLOOKUP function to compare offers
from different suppliers
This example contains a table with offers from different suppliers
for a product listed vertically. To search for the best offer, use the
built-in MIN function in combination with VLOOKUP to display the
supplier with the lowest price.
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To find the supplier with the lowest price:
1. In cells A2:A10 enter the offers.
2. In cells B2:B10 enter the name of each supplier.
3. Select cell D2 and type the following formula:
=VLOOKUP(MIN(A2:A10),A2:B10,2,FALSE).
4. Press <Enter>.
Note: To determine the lowest offer, use the function
MIN(A2:A10), the result of which is shown in cell E2.
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