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Default How do I calculate variance percetage if figures are negative

I am trying to calculate the variance percentage in a profit & loss account
in excel. I am using the formula (a-b/a)*100, which works ok except when one
or both of the figures is negative. The result is showing positive instead of
negative and vise-versa.