150% is the change from 2 to 5
Calculation steps:
[( 5 - 2 ) ÷ 2] x 100 = 150%
Formula
Percentage change = [(5 - 2) / 2] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
5 - 2 = 3
3 ÷ 2 = 1.5
1.5 x 100 = 150%
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