-8.02% is the change from 499 to 459
Calculation steps:
[( 459 - 499 ) ÷ 499] x 100 = -8.02%
Formula
Percentage change = [(459 - 499) / 499] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
459 - 499 = -40
-40 ÷ 499 = -0.08016032064128256
-0.08016032064128256 x 100 = -8.02%