-2.4% is the change from 250 to 244
Calculation steps:
[( 244 - 250 ) ÷ 250] x 100 = -2.4%
Formula
Percentage change = [(244 - 250) / 250] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
244 - 250 = -6
-6 ÷ 250 = -0.024
-0.024 x 100 = -2.4%
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