-4.04% is the change from 742 to 712
Calculation steps:
[( 712 - 742 ) ÷ 742] x 100 = -4.04%
Formula
Percentage change = [(712 - 742) / 742] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
712 - 742 = -30
-30 ÷ 742 = -0.04043126684636118
-0.04043126684636118 x 100 = -4.04%