-98.82% is the change from 254 to 3
Calculation steps:
[( 3 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = -98.82%
Formula
Percentage change = [(3 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
3 - 254 = -251
-251 ÷ 254 = -0.9881889763779528
-0.9881889763779528 x 100 = -98.82%