-5.6% is the change from 268 to 253
Calculation steps:
[( 253 - 268 ) ÷ 268] x 100 = -5.6%
Formula
Percentage change = [(253 - 268) / 268] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
253 - 268 = -15
-15 ÷ 268 = -0.055970149253731345
-0.055970149253731345 x 100 = -5.6%