-2.95% is the change from 305 to 296
Calculation steps:
[( 296 - 305 ) ÷ 305] x 100 = -2.95%
Formula
Percentage change = [(296 - 305) / 305] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
296 - 305 = -9
-9 ÷ 305 = -0.029508196721311476
-0.029508196721311476 x 100 = -2.95%