-2.89% is the change from 242 to 235
Calculation steps:
[( 235 - 242 ) ÷ 242] x 100 = -2.89%
Formula
Percentage change = [(235 - 242) / 242] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
235 - 242 = -7
-7 ÷ 242 = -0.028925619834710745
-0.028925619834710745 x 100 = -2.89%