-56.08% is the change from 617 to 271
Calculation steps:
[( 271 - 617 ) ÷ 617] x 100 = -56.08%
Formula
Percentage change = [(271 - 617) / 617] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
271 - 617 = -346
-346 ÷ 617 = -0.5607779578606159
-0.5607779578606159 x 100 = -56.08%