-48.99% is the change from 494 to 252
Calculation steps:
[( 252 - 494 ) ÷ 494] x 100 = -48.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(252 - 494) / 494] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
252 - 494 = -242
-242 ÷ 494 = -0.4898785425101215
-0.4898785425101215 x 100 = -48.99%