-15.88% is the change from 277 to 233
Calculation steps:
[( 233 - 277 ) ÷ 277] x 100 = -15.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(233 - 277) / 277] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
233 - 277 = -44
-44 ÷ 277 = -0.1588447653429603
-0.1588447653429603 x 100 = -15.88%