-1.97% is the change from 610 to 598
Calculation steps:
[( 598 - 610 ) ÷ 610] x 100 = -1.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(598 - 610) / 610] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
598 - 610 = -12
-12 ÷ 610 = -0.019672131147540985
-0.019672131147540985 x 100 = -1.97%