-12.57% is the change from 342 to 299
Calculation steps:
[( 299 - 342 ) ÷ 342] x 100 = -12.57%
Formula
Percentage change = [(299 - 342) / 342] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
299 - 342 = -43
-43 ÷ 342 = -0.12573099415204678
-0.12573099415204678 x 100 = -12.57%