-4.05% is the change from 148 to 142
Calculation steps:
[( 142 - 148 ) ÷ 148] x 100 = -4.05%
Formula
Percentage change = [(142 - 148) / 148] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
142 - 148 = -6
-6 ÷ 148 = -0.04054054054054054
-0.04054054054054054 x 100 = -4.05%