-1.53% is the change from 588 to 579
Calculation steps:
[( 579 - 588 ) ÷ 588] x 100 = -1.53%
Formula
Percentage change = [(579 - 588) / 588] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
579 - 588 = -9
-9 ÷ 588 = -0.015306122448979591
-0.015306122448979591 x 100 = -1.53%