-47.79% is the change from 272 to 142
Calculation steps:
[( 142 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = -47.79%
Formula
Percentage change = [(142 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
142 - 272 = -130
-130 ÷ 272 = -0.47794117647058826
-0.47794117647058826 x 100 = -47.79%