-55.96% is the change from 495 to 218
Calculation steps:
[( 218 - 495 ) ÷ 495] x 100 = -55.96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(218 - 495) / 495] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
218 - 495 = -277
-277 ÷ 495 = -0.5595959595959596
-0.5595959595959596 x 100 = -55.96%