-3.77% is the change from 159 to 153
Calculation steps:
[( 153 - 159 ) ÷ 159] x 100 = -3.77%
Formula
Percentage change = [(153 - 159) / 159] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
153 - 159 = -6
-6 ÷ 159 = -0.03773584905660377
-0.03773584905660377 x 100 = -3.77%