-52.29% is the change from 589 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 589 ) ÷ 589] x 100 = -52.29%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 589) / 589] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 589 = -308
-308 ÷ 589 = -0.5229202037351444
-0.5229202037351444 x 100 = -52.29%