-0.67% is the change from 298 to 296
Calculation steps:
[( 296 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = -0.67%
Formula
Percentage change = [(296 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
296 - 298 = -2
-2 ÷ 298 = -0.006711409395973154
-0.006711409395973154 x 100 = -0.67%