-6.85% is the change from 496 to 462
Calculation steps:
[( 462 - 496 ) ÷ 496] x 100 = -6.85%
Formula
Percentage change = [(462 - 496) / 496] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
462 - 496 = -34
-34 ÷ 496 = -0.06854838709677419
-0.06854838709677419 x 100 = -6.85%