-49.08% is the change from 599 to 305
Calculation steps:
[( 305 - 599 ) ÷ 599] x 100 = -49.08%
Formula
Percentage change = [(305 - 599) / 599] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
305 - 599 = -294
-294 ÷ 599 = -0.49081803005008345
-0.49081803005008345 x 100 = -49.08%