-1.99% is the change from 302 to 296
Calculation steps:
[( 296 - 302 ) ÷ 302] x 100 = -1.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(296 - 302) / 302] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
296 - 302 = -6
-6 ÷ 302 = -0.019867549668874173
-0.019867549668874173 x 100 = -1.99%