-7.97% is the change from 276 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 276 ) ÷ 276] x 100 = -7.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 276) / 276] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 276 = -22
-22 ÷ 276 = -0.07971014492753623
-0.07971014492753623 x 100 = -7.97%