-44% is the change from 125 to 70
Calculation steps:
[( 70 - 125 ) ÷ 125] x 100 = -44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(70 - 125) / 125] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
70 - 125 = -55
-55 ÷ 125 = -0.44
-0.44 x 100 = -44%
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