-1.56% is the change from 449 to 442
Calculation steps:
[( 442 - 449 ) ÷ 449] x 100 = -1.56%
Formula
Percentage change = [(442 - 449) / 449] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
442 - 449 = -7
-7 ÷ 449 = -0.015590200445434299
-0.015590200445434299 x 100 = -1.56%