-7.98% is the change from 501 to 461
Calculation steps:
[( 461 - 501 ) ÷ 501] x 100 = -7.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(461 - 501) / 501] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
461 - 501 = -40
-40 ÷ 501 = -0.07984031936127745
-0.07984031936127745 x 100 = -7.98%