-13.88% is the change from 281 to 242
Calculation steps:
[( 242 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = -13.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(242 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
242 - 281 = -39
-39 ÷ 281 = -0.1387900355871886
-0.1387900355871886 x 100 = -13.88%