-3.05% is the change from 262 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 262 ) ÷ 262] x 100 = -3.05%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 262) / 262] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 262 = -8
-8 ÷ 262 = -0.030534351145038167
-0.030534351145038167 x 100 = -3.05%