-16.54% is the change from 272 to 227
Calculation steps:
[( 227 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = -16.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(227 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
227 - 272 = -45
-45 ÷ 272 = -0.16544117647058823
-0.16544117647058823 x 100 = -16.54%