-8.98% is the change from 579 to 527
Calculation steps:
[( 527 - 579 ) ÷ 579] x 100 = -8.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(527 - 579) / 579] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
527 - 579 = -52
-52 ÷ 579 = -0.08981001727115717
-0.08981001727115717 x 100 = -8.98%