-3.25% is the change from 154 to 149
Calculation steps:
[( 149 - 154 ) ÷ 154] x 100 = -3.25%
Formula
Percentage change = [(149 - 154) / 154] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
149 - 154 = -5
-5 ÷ 154 = -0.032467532467532464
-0.032467532467532464 x 100 = -3.25%