-8.04% is the change from 597 to 549
Calculation steps:
[( 549 - 597 ) ÷ 597] x 100 = -8.04%
Formula
Percentage change = [(549 - 597) / 597] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
549 - 597 = -48
-48 ÷ 597 = -0.08040201005025126
-0.08040201005025126 x 100 = -8.04%