-96% is the change from 125 to 5
Calculation steps:
[( 5 - 125 ) ÷ 125] x 100 = -96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(5 - 125) / 125] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
5 - 125 = -120
-120 ÷ 125 = -0.96
-0.96 x 100 = -96%
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