Using IF formula in spreadsheets

Question

I have a table, example below, where users select the Priority and Complexity from a list of options and a number is assigned in the Rank column based on the combination of item

Answer 1

Embedded ifs are a nightmare to debbug/audit. Most of the times you can write a simpler function using Index(Match()) or Sumprod--

Here:

1. Create your table

2. Use a sumproduct :

   =SUMPRODUCT(--(B4:B6=G3),--(C4:C6=H3),D4:D6)