-98.4% is the change from 125 to 2
Calculation steps:
[( 2 - 125 ) ÷ 125] x 100 = -98.4%
Formula
Percentage change = [(2 - 125) / 125] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
2 - 125 = -123
-123 ÷ 125 = -0.984
-0.984 x 100 = -98.4%
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