Percentage change from 50 to 42

Instant answer with step-by-step formula

Percentage change from 50 to 42 = 16% decrease
((42 − 50) ÷ 50) × 100 = -16% (decrease)

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Step-by-step explanation

  1. Write the formula: ((New − Old) ÷ Old) × 100
  2. Subtract: 42 − 50 = -8
  3. Divide by old value: -8 ÷ 50 = -0.16
  4. Multiply by 100: -16% (decrease)

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