-4.1% is the change from 293 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 293 ) ÷ 293] x 100 = -4.1%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 293) / 293] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 293 = -12
-12 ÷ 293 = -0.040955631399317405
-0.040955631399317405 x 100 = -4.1%
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