-4.27% is the change from 281 to 269
Calculation steps:
[( 269 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = -4.27%
Formula
Percentage change = [(269 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
269 - 281 = -12
-12 ÷ 281 = -0.042704626334519574
-0.042704626334519574 x 100 = -4.27%