-2.05% is the change from 244 to 239
Calculation steps:
[( 239 - 244 ) ÷ 244] x 100 = -2.05%
Formula
Percentage change = [(239 - 244) / 244] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
239 - 244 = -5
-5 ÷ 244 = -0.020491803278688523
-0.020491803278688523 x 100 = -2.05%