-7.83% is the change from 281 to 259
Calculation steps:
[( 259 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = -7.83%
Formula
Percentage change = [(259 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
259 - 281 = -22
-22 ÷ 281 = -0.07829181494661921
-0.07829181494661921 x 100 = -7.83%