-42.69% is the change from 342 to 196
Calculation steps:
[( 196 - 342 ) ÷ 342] x 100 = -42.69%
Formula
Percentage change = [(196 - 342) / 342] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
196 - 342 = -146
-146 ÷ 342 = -0.4269005847953216
-0.4269005847953216 x 100 = -42.69%