-5.88% is the change from 272 to 256
Calculation steps:
[( 256 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = -5.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(256 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
256 - 272 = -16
-16 ÷ 272 = -0.058823529411764705
-0.058823529411764705 x 100 = -5.88%