How to calculate percent difference

 To calculate the percent difference between two values, you can use the following formula:

Percent Difference = |(Value 1 - Value 2) / ((Value 1 + Value 2) / 2)| * 100%

Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

1. Subtract the smaller value from the larger value: Value 1 - Value 2.
2. Divide the result from step 1 by the average of the two values [(Value 1 + Value 2) / 2].
3. Take the absolute value of the result from step 2 (to ensure it's positive).
4. Multiply the absolute result by 100% to express it as a percentage.

This formula gives you the percent difference between the two values as a positive percentage. The absolute value is used to make sure the percent difference is always positive, regardless of which value is larger