-7.54% is the change from 597 to 552
Calculation steps:
[( 552 - 597 ) ÷ 597] x 100 = -7.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(552 - 597) / 597] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
552 - 597 = -45
-45 ÷ 597 = -0.07537688442211055
-0.07537688442211055 x 100 = -7.54%