-1.97% is the change from 254 to 249
Calculation steps:
[( 249 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = -1.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(249 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
249 - 254 = -5
-5 ÷ 254 = -0.01968503937007874
-0.01968503937007874 x 100 = -1.97%