-1.76% is the change from 284 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 284 ) ÷ 284] x 100 = -1.76%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 284) / 284] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 284 = -5
-5 ÷ 284 = -0.017605633802816902
-0.017605633802816902 x 100 = -1.76%