-12.1% is the change from 281 to 247
Calculation steps:
[( 247 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = -12.1%
Formula
Percentage change = [(247 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
247 - 281 = -34
-34 ÷ 281 = -0.12099644128113879
-0.12099644128113879 x 100 = -12.1%