-0.77% is the change from 261 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 261 ) ÷ 261] x 100 = -0.77%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 261) / 261] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 261 = -2
-2 ÷ 261 = -0.007662835249042145
-0.007662835249042145 x 100 = -0.77%