-19.85% is the change from 272 to 218
Calculation steps:
[( 218 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = -19.85%
Formula
Percentage change = [(218 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
218 - 272 = -54
-54 ÷ 272 = -0.19852941176470587
-0.19852941176470587 x 100 = -19.85%