-17.84% is the change from 342 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 342 ) ÷ 342] x 100 = -17.84%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 342) / 342] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 342 = -61
-61 ÷ 342 = -0.1783625730994152
-0.1783625730994152 x 100 = -17.84%