-1.66% is the change from 301 to 296
Calculation steps:
[( 296 - 301 ) ÷ 301] x 100 = -1.66%
Formula
Percentage change = [(296 - 301) / 301] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
296 - 301 = -5
-5 ÷ 301 = -0.016611295681063124
-0.016611295681063124 x 100 = -1.66%