-1.55% is the change from 258 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 258 ) ÷ 258] x 100 = -1.55%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 258) / 258] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 258 = -4
-4 ÷ 258 = -0.015503875968992248
-0.015503875968992248 x 100 = -1.55%