-2.76% is the change from 254 to 247
Calculation steps:
[( 247 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = -2.76%
Formula
Percentage change = [(247 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
247 - 254 = -7
-7 ÷ 254 = -0.027559055118110236
-0.027559055118110236 x 100 = -2.76%