-98.03% is the change from 254 to 5
Calculation steps:
[( 5 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = -98.03%
Formula
Percentage change = [(5 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
5 - 254 = -249
-249 ÷ 254 = -0.9803149606299213
-0.9803149606299213 x 100 = -98.03%