-1.18% is the change from 254 to 251
Calculation steps:
[( 251 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = -1.18%
Formula
Percentage change = [(251 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
251 - 254 = -3
-3 ÷ 254 = -0.011811023622047244
-0.011811023622047244 x 100 = -1.18%