-2.63% is the change from 304 to 296
Calculation steps:
[( 296 - 304 ) ÷ 304] x 100 = -2.63%
Formula
Percentage change = [(296 - 304) / 304] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
296 - 304 = -8
-8 ÷ 304 = -0.02631578947368421
-0.02631578947368421 x 100 = -2.63%