Looking to count matching columns based on criteria in another column

jeff_miller

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Hello I have tried to simplify my example as much as possible.

I have a Column C containing student names. In Column D is the answer that student chose on a test, and in Column E, I have the correct answers to these questions.

In A2 and A3 I have the students names
In B2 and B3 I would like to have the count of the number of correct answers that each of the students have.
In my attached spreadsheet I have the correct result in B2 and B3

My actual data is much more complex than this so I am looking for a formula that I can place in B2 and B3 that will give me the correct answer without creating additional formulas in other cells.

Thank YOU!!
 

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StudentCorrect AnswersStudentStudent AnswerCorrect Answer
Bill
Amy

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[TD="bgcolor: #FFFF00"]Amy[/TD]
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[TD="align: center"]12[/TD]
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[TD="align: right"][/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #FFFF00"]Amy[/TD]
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[TD="bgcolor: #FFFF00"]f[/TD]

[TD="align: center"]13[/TD]
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[TD="align: right"][/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #9BC2E6"]Bill[/TD]
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</tbody>[/TABLE]
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Thanks Eric W!!!!
I believe I can adapt that on my actual Data.
I was using this formula, but couldn't figure out the $C$2:$C$13=A2 part for some reason.
Appreciate the help!
 
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