-47.9% is the change from 524 to 273
Calculation steps:
[( 273 - 524 ) ÷ 524] x 100 = -47.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(273 - 524) / 524] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
273 - 524 = -251
-251 ÷ 524 = -0.47900763358778625
-0.47900763358778625 x 100 = -47.9%