-14.59% is the change from 281 to 240
Calculation steps:
[( 240 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = -14.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(240 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
240 - 281 = -41
-41 ÷ 281 = -0.14590747330960854
-0.14590747330960854 x 100 = -14.59%