-15.98% is the change from 169 to 142
Calculation steps:
[( 142 - 169 ) ÷ 169] x 100 = -15.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(142 - 169) / 169] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
142 - 169 = -27
-27 ÷ 169 = -0.15976331360946747
-0.15976331360946747 x 100 = -15.98%