-2.29% is the change from 612 to 598
Calculation steps:
[( 598 - 612 ) ÷ 612] x 100 = -2.29%
Formula
Percentage change = [(598 - 612) / 612] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
598 - 612 = -14
-14 ÷ 612 = -0.02287581699346405
-0.02287581699346405 x 100 = -2.29%