-44.96% is the change from 496 to 273
Calculation steps:
[( 273 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = -44.96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(273 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
273 - 496 = -223
-223 ÷ 496 = -0.4495967741935484
-0.4495967741935484 x 100 = -44.96%