-5.2% is the change from 769 to 729
Calculation steps:
[( 729 - 769 ) ÷ 769] x 100 = -5.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(729 - 769) / 769] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
729 - 769 = -40
-40 ÷ 769 = -0.05201560468140442
-0.05201560468140442 x 100 = -5.2%