Using the MIN function with multiple parameters

[DRogersICF]

Using the following table, I am trying to write a formula (in Excel 2010) which will identify the minimum value given two constraints (e.g., identify the minimum efficacy for all Non-compliant 34-Watt light bulbs):

Wattage Compliant (C) or Non-compliant (NC) Efficacy
34 C 90.2
34 C 91.5
34 NC 85.3
34 NC 86.9
40 C 89.1
40 C 90.6
40 NC 79.7
40 NC 80.8
32 C 100.8
32 NC 87.5
25 C 101.3
25 C 98.9

I have worked out a MINIF function which can return the minimum efficacy value of based on one variable (wattage or compliance) but cannot figure out how to accommodate the second variable.

I have tried several times to nest the AND function into an IF function nested in the MIN function without success. Maybe I am approaching it from the wrong angle?

FYI, I will need to identify the MAX and MIN Efficacy values for compliant (C) and non-compliant (NC) of each wattage variation within a similar, but much longer list in a second table like this:

Description Min Max
34W NC
40W C
40W C
32W C

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

[BlueCalcite]

How ironic that I come here looking to do the EXACT same thing and find this topic at the top of the list. (Although, I'm using Excel 2007, which I hope doesn't prevent me from utilizing any solutions that are eventually offered....).

[CheshireCat]

Do you mean like this?

[DRogersICF]

CheshireCat, you are a beautiful person!
Thank you very much!

I came close to your version but never go there.

Thanks again!

[BlueCalcite]

Yes, thank you!

[Cutter]

@ DRogersICF

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[Marcol]

As a point of interest, you can avoid array formulae by combining the ranges within INDEX()

The formulae might appear a tad more fearsome, but on larger worksheets they might prove less memory intense when calculating.

See this workbook

[DRogersICF]

@ Cutter

Thanks for the reminder; I was going to test the recommended formulae on my dataset now (my kids just went to bed) and then mark it SOLVED...but you beat me to the punch.