-45.95% is the change from 74 to 40
Calculation steps:
[( 40 - 74 ) ÷ 74] x 100 = -45.95%
Formula
Percentage change = [(40 - 74) / 74] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
40 - 74 = -34
-34 ÷ 74 = -0.4594594594594595
-0.4594594594594595 x 100 = -45.95%