[Solved] Which of the following is the correct way to set up a line chart in Power BI? — Ans: Place a date or ordered category on the X-axis and numeric values on the Y-axis | Power BI

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Which of the following is the correct way to set up a line chart in Power BI?

APlace numeric values on the X-axis and dates on the Y-axis

BPlace a date or ordered category on the X-axis and numeric values on the Y-axis

CUse only text categories on both axes

DUse a pie chart visual instead of a line chart

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify axis roles in line charts
The X-axis should have dates or ordered categories to show progression, and the Y-axis should have numeric values to show changes.
Step 2: Eliminate incorrect setups
Numeric values on X-axis or text-only axes do not show trends properly; pie charts are a different visual type.
Final Answer:
Place a date or ordered category on the X-axis and numeric values on the Y-axis -> Option B
Quick Check:
X-axis = date/order, Y-axis = values [OK]

Quick Trick: X-axis = time/order, Y-axis = numbers for line charts [OK]

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