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You have a measure named SalesGrowth that calculates the percent of sales growth. The measure uses the following formula. ([Total Sales Current Year] - [Total Sales Last Year]) / [Total Sales Last…

The correct answer is A. an absolute value of 0. The SalesGrowth measure will give us a % value of e.g. +1.5% if there is a growth, or -2% if it's less. You can't compare the % value to absolute € numbers but 0 as a target will work fine, as it's only "not achieved" if there is no growth but loss, or growth values < 0.

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You have a measure named SalesGrowth that calculates the percent of sales growth. The measure uses the following formula. ([Total Sales Current Year] - [Total Sales Last Year]) / [Total Sales Last Year] Total Sales Current Year is a measure that calculates the sales from the current calendar year. Total Sales Last Year is a measure that calculates the sales from the previous calendar year. You need to create a KPI that displays a red icon when the sales growth is less than last year. What should you use to define the target value?

Options

  • Aan absolute value of 0
  • Bthe Total Sales Current Year measure
  • Can absolute value of 100
  • Dthe Total Sales Last Year measure

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  • A
    83% (19)
  • B
    9% (2)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    4% (1)

Explanation

The SalesGrowth measure will give us a % value of e.g. +1.5% if there is a growth, or -2% if it's less. You can't compare the % value to absolute € numbers but 0 as a target will work fine, as it's only "not achieved" if there is no growth but loss, or growth values < 0.

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