-7.2% is the change from 597 to 554
Calculation steps:
[( 554 - 597 ) ÷ 597] x 100 = -7.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(554 - 597) / 597] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
554 - 597 = -43
-43 ÷ 597 = -0.07202680067001675
-0.07202680067001675 x 100 = -7.2%