-98.59% is the change from 142 to 2
Calculation steps:
[( 2 - 142 ) ÷ 142] x 100 = -98.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(2 - 142) / 142] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
2 - 142 = -140
-140 ÷ 142 = -0.9859154929577465
-0.9859154929577465 x 100 = -98.59%