-97.9% is the change from 238 to 5
Calculation steps:
[( 5 - 238 ) ÷ 238] x 100 = -97.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(5 - 238) / 238] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
5 - 238 = -233
-233 ÷ 238 = -0.9789915966386554
-0.9789915966386554 x 100 = -97.9%