Sales Decrease Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the sales decrease (SD) is:

\[ SD = \frac{(IS - FS)}{IS} \times 100 \]

Where:

$ SD $ is the sales decrease (%)
$ IS $ is the initial sales ($)
$ FS $ is the final sales ($)

What is Sales Decrease?

Sales decrease is a measure of the reduction in sales revenue over a certain period. It is expressed as a percentage and indicates how much sales have fallen compared to a previous period. This metric is crucial for businesses to understand their sales trends and to make informed decisions about marketing, production, and strategic planning.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Initial Sales ($ IS $): $1000
Final Sales ($ FS $): $800

Step 1: Calculate the sales decrease:

\[ SD = \frac{(1000 - 800)}{1000} \times 100 = 20 \% \]

Therefore, the sales decrease is 20%.