-2.97% is the change from 269 to 261
Calculation steps:
[( 261 - 269 ) ÷ 269] x 100 = -2.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(261 - 269) / 269] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
261 - 269 = -8
-8 ÷ 269 = -0.02973977695167286
-0.02973977695167286 x 100 = -2.97%