Percentage change from 150 to 42

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Percentage change from 150 to 42 = 72% decrease
((42 − 150) ÷ 150) × 100 = -72% (decrease)

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Step-by-step explanation

  1. Write the formula: ((New − Old) ÷ Old) × 100
  2. Subtract: 42 − 150 = -108
  3. Divide by old value: -108 ÷ 150 = -0.72
  4. Multiply by 100: -72% (decrease)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the percentage change from 150 to 42?

The percentage change from 150 to 42 is 72% decrease. Formula: ((42 − 150) ÷ 150) × 100 = -72%.

Is going from 150 to 42 an increase or decrease?

Going from 150 to 42 is a percentage decrease of 72%.

How do you calculate percentage change?

Subtract the old value from the new value, divide by the old value, then multiply by 100. Formula: ((New − Old) ÷ Old) × 100. For 150 to 42: ((42 − 150) ÷ 150) × 100 = -72%.

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