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Anonymous
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Sum of Averages issue.

Hi Dear experts,

 

I tied creating this following visual in Power BI, indicating the formulae i used to derive other attributes, but when i tired to roll up what what get in Power Bi default is "Red highlighted" numbers where, I wanted to Achive the aggregation as in "Green"

 

1Hemachandra1_0-1601056987270.png

 

Appriciate your help,

 

Thank you,
Chandra

 

 

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MattAllington
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Read my article here https://exceleratorbi.com.au/use-sum-vs-sumx/

 

you should read it all, but look for the section toward the bottom called "totals don't add Same principle applies for average vs averagex



* Matt is an 8 times Microsoft MVP (Power BI) and author of the Power BI Book Supercharge Power BI.
I will not give you bad advice, even if you unknowingly ask for it.

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MattAllington
Community Champion
Community Champion

Read my article here https://exceleratorbi.com.au/use-sum-vs-sumx/

 

you should read it all, but look for the section toward the bottom called "totals don't add Same principle applies for average vs averagex



* Matt is an 8 times Microsoft MVP (Power BI) and author of the Power BI Book Supercharge Power BI.
I will not give you bad advice, even if you unknowingly ask for it.
Anonymous
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Thank you Matt, great explaination ..! 

 

 

 

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