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Combination of three numbers from 6 possible that yields the maximum result

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    Combination of three numbers from 6 possible that yields the maximum result

    I have data in 6 rows and 3 columns. I want to select 3 cells - 1 in each column, and not using any row more than once. In doing so, I want to select the cells that yield the largest sum possible. Any thoughts???

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    Re: Combination of three numbers from 6 possible that yields the maximum result

    well i assume it would be using max(referances)

    ill knock somthing up quickly
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    Re: Combination of three numbers from 6 possible that yields the maximum result

    combo example.xlsx

    attached is what i've tried. I'm trying to maximize the result in E10, by changing B9:D9, such that B9:D9 contains only integers and no duplicates.

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    Re: Combination of three numbers from 6 possible that yields the maximum result

    ty. i've tried using Solver to set the relevant cell to Max, but it never changes anything.
    Last edited by amshane97; 09-06-2012 at 11:57 AM.

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    Re: Combination of three numbers from 6 possible that yields the maximum result

    actully after rereading your post im not so sure. maye someone else will have an idea

    why are some in brackets?

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    Re: Combination of three numbers from 6 possible that yields the maximum result

    those are negative numbers. Format \ Number --> Accounting

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    Re: Combination of three numbers from 6 possible that yields the maximum result

    Perhaps a solver setup like this could be used?

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