-54.72% is the change from 159 to 72
Calculation steps:
[( 72 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = -54.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(72 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
72 - 159 = -87
-87 ÷ 159 = -0.5471698113207547
-0.5471698113207547 x 100 = -54.72%