-46.37% is the change from 524 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 524 ) ÷ 524] x 100 = -46.37%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 524) / 524] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 524 = -243
-243 ÷ 524 = -0.4637404580152672
-0.4637404580152672 x 100 = -46.37%