-9.87% is the change from 598 to 539
Calculation steps:
[( 539 - 598 ) ÷ 598] x 100 = -9.87%
Formula
Percentage change = [(539 - 598) / 598] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
539 - 598 = -59
-59 ÷ 598 = -0.09866220735785954
-0.09866220735785954 x 100 = -9.87%