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Calculate percentage change from a positive base

Your goal: Compare old and new values, distinguish growth from decline, and handle zero or negative starting values explicitly.

Full task requirements

Fill D2:D6 with (current − previous) / previous when the previous value is positive. Return Review base otherwise.

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Previous value
Greater than zero
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How the Excel rule works

The previous value is the denominator. This task sends zero and negative baselines to Review base. Select every usable comparison and inspect its calculation.

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