-35.99% is the change from 842 to 539
Calculation steps:
[( 539 - 842 ) ÷ 842] x 100 = -35.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(539 - 842) / 842] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
539 - 842 = -303
-303 ÷ 842 = -0.35985748218527314
-0.35985748218527314 x 100 = -35.99%