Percentage change

\\%=\\frac{new-old}{old}\\times100

What it does

Calculates percentage change from the supplied values.

When to use it

Use this finance formula when the named quantities are known.

Variables

Worked example

{
  "inputs": {
    "newValue": 120,
    "oldValue": 100
  },
  "result": 20
}

Common mistakes

Check units, signs, brackets and that every value is entered in the stated units.