-45.45% is the change from 297 to 162
Calculation steps:
[( 162 - 297 ) ÷ 297] x 100 = -45.45%
Formula
Percentage change = [(162 - 297) / 297] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
162 - 297 = -135
-135 ÷ 297 = -0.45454545454545453
-0.45454545454545453 x 100 = -45.45%