-97.98% is the change from 247 to 5
Calculation steps:
[( 5 - 247 ) ÷ 247] x 100 = -97.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(5 - 247) / 247] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
5 - 247 = -242
-242 ÷ 247 = -0.979757085020243
-0.979757085020243 x 100 = -97.98%