-2.36% is the change from 508 to 496
Calculation steps:
[( 496 - 508 ) ÷ 508] x 100 = -2.36%
Formula
Percentage change = [(496 - 508) / 508] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
496 - 508 = -12
-12 ÷ 508 = -0.023622047244094488
-0.023622047244094488 x 100 = -2.36%