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Stack Chart Percentages are not accurate

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    Stack Chart Percentages are not accurate

    I have a stack chart with three data points (15 deficiencies, 216 audited and the total of 630). When you add 15 & 216 the graph should be over 30% since the total is 630 but it is coming up short. Can you help me see what I'm doing wrong? I can't seem to attach the file. Hopefully you'll have some suggestions.

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    Re: Stack Chart Percentages are not accurate

    This is my only guess:

    15 + 216 + 630 = 861

    (15 + 216) / 861 = 26.8%

    If you have the "total" as an input to the chart, it might be treating it as one of the variables to stack up, rather than an output.

    But that's a blind guess on my part.
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    Re: Stack Chart Percentages are not accurate

    To attach a sample workbook click on GO ADVANCED and then scroll down to Manage Attachments to open the upload window.

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    Re: Stack Chart Percentages are not accurate

    I figured it out. It was adding 630 into the total making 100% 861 rather than 630.

    Thanks for your time.

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