-2.69% is the change from 744 to 724
Calculation steps:
[( 724 - 744 ) ÷ 744] x 100 = -2.69%
Formula
Percentage change = [(724 - 744) / 744] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
724 - 744 = -20
-20 ÷ 744 = -0.026881720430107527
-0.026881720430107527 x 100 = -2.69%