-2.74% is the change from 146 to 142
Calculation steps:
[( 142 - 146 ) ÷ 146] x 100 = -2.74%
Formula
Percentage change = [(142 - 146) / 146] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
142 - 146 = -4
-4 ÷ 146 = -0.0273972602739726
-0.0273972602739726 x 100 = -2.74%