-5.79% is the change from 259 to 244
Calculation steps:
[( 244 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = -5.79%
Formula
Percentage change = [(244 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
244 - 259 = -15
-15 ÷ 259 = -0.05791505791505792
-0.05791505791505792 x 100 = -5.79%