-47.9% is the change from 572 to 298
Calculation steps:
[( 298 - 572 ) ÷ 572] x 100 = -47.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(298 - 572) / 572] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
298 - 572 = -274
-274 ÷ 572 = -0.479020979020979
-0.479020979020979 x 100 = -47.9%