-1.42% is the change from 281 to 277
Calculation steps:
[( 277 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = -1.42%
Formula
Percentage change = [(277 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
277 - 281 = -4
-4 ÷ 281 = -0.014234875444839857
-0.014234875444839857 x 100 = -1.42%