-7.82% is the change from 588 to 542
Calculation steps:
[( 542 - 588 ) ÷ 588] x 100 = -7.82%
Formula
Percentage change = [(542 - 588) / 588] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
542 - 588 = -46
-46 ÷ 588 = -0.0782312925170068
-0.0782312925170068 x 100 = -7.82%