-1.24% is the change from 727 to 718
Calculation steps:
[( 718 - 727 ) ÷ 727] x 100 = -1.24%
Formula
Percentage change = [(718 - 727) / 727] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
718 - 727 = -9
-9 ÷ 727 = -0.012379642365887207
-0.012379642365887207 x 100 = -1.24%