-46.2% is the change from 500 to 269
Calculation steps:
[( 269 - 500 ) ÷ 500] x 100 = -46.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(269 - 500) / 500] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
269 - 500 = -231
-231 ÷ 500 = -0.462
-0.462 x 100 = -46.2%