-9.78% is the change from 603 to 544
Calculation steps:
[( 544 - 603 ) ÷ 603] x 100 = -9.78%
Formula
Percentage change = [(544 - 603) / 603] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
544 - 603 = -59
-59 ÷ 603 = -0.0978441127694859
-0.0978441127694859 x 100 = -9.78%