-1.62% is the change from 741 to 729
Calculation steps:
[( 729 - 741 ) ÷ 741] x 100 = -1.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(729 - 741) / 741] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
729 - 741 = -12
-12 ÷ 741 = -0.016194331983805668
-0.016194331983805668 x 100 = -1.62%