62.5% is the change from 72 to 117
Calculation steps:
[( 117 - 72 ) ÷ 72] x 100 = 62.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(117 - 72) / 72] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
117 - 72 = 45
45 ÷ 72 = 0.625
0.625 x 100 = 62.5%
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