-56.25% is the change from 96 to 42
Calculation steps:
[( 42 - 96 ) ÷ 96] x 100 = -56.25%
Formula
Percentage change = [(42 - 96) / 96] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
42 - 96 = -54
-54 ÷ 96 = -0.5625
-0.5625 x 100 = -56.25%
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