-52.3% is the change from 499 to 238
Calculation steps:
[( 238 - 499 ) ÷ 499] x 100 = -52.3%
Formula
Percentage change = [(238 - 499) / 499] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
238 - 499 = -261
-261 ÷ 499 = -0.5230460921843687
-0.5230460921843687 x 100 = -52.3%