-2.97% is the change from 539 to 523
Calculation steps:
[( 523 - 539 ) ÷ 539] x 100 = -2.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(523 - 539) / 539] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
523 - 539 = -16
-16 ÷ 539 = -0.029684601113172542
-0.029684601113172542 x 100 = -2.97%