What is the percentage change from 45 to 30?

33.33% decrease

From 45 to 30 is a 33.33% decrease.

How it is worked out

Subtract the old value from the new one, divide by the OLD value, then multiply by 100. Dividing by the new value is the usual mistake.

30 − 45 = -15, and -15 ÷ 45 × 100 = -33.33%

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What is the percentage change from 45 to 30?
From 45 to 30 is a 33.33% decrease. 30 − 45 = -15, and -15 ÷ 45 × 100 = -33.33%.
How do you work this out?
Subtract the old value from the new one, divide by the OLD value, then multiply by 100. Dividing by the new value is the usual mistake.
Can I use other numbers?
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