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alhyde
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DAX Formula for subtracting columns?

‎09-30-2016 01:30 PM

I am trying to caluculate current year revenue(column C) by subtracting prior revenue (column B) from revenue to date (column A).  In theory, the formula would be A - B = C.  Would I use some form of SUM formula to subtract these?  I'm new to Power BI and need help, please!  I've worked on this several hours, with little success.  All suggestions are welcome!

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Vvelarde
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‎09-30-2016 02:13 PM

@alhyde

 

Try with:

 

C=Calculate (Sum(Table[A]))-Calculate (Sum(Table[B]))




Lima - Peru

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v-micsh-msft
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‎10-03-2016 12:17 AM

Hi alhyde,

 

What is your current situation?

The formula provided by Vvelarde should have the same results with the formula below:

C = A - B

 

Adding a blog for reference:

Understanding Context Transition

If that formula didn't meet your requirements, then please post back.

Regards

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Vvelarde
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‎09-30-2016 02:13 PM

@alhyde

 

Try with:

 

C=Calculate (Sum(Table[A]))-Calculate (Sum(Table[B]))




Lima - Peru
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JRadical
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In response to Vvelarde

‎02-28-2017 03:29 PM

What if one of these tables is a measure?

 

Can you do C = A - B if B is [B]?

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alhyde
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In response to Vvelarde

‎10-04-2016 06:17 AM

@Vvelarde thanks for the solution!  It worked!

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