-7.8% is the change from 295 to 272
Calculation steps:
[( 272 - 295 ) ÷ 295] x 100 = -7.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(272 - 295) / 295] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
272 - 295 = -23
-23 ÷ 295 = -0.07796610169491526
-0.07796610169491526 x 100 = -7.8%