-1.93% is the change from 259 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = -1.93%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 259 = -5
-5 ÷ 259 = -0.019305019305019305
-0.019305019305019305 x 100 = -1.93%