-2.44% is the change from 616 to 601
Calculation steps:
[( 601 - 616 ) ÷ 616] x 100 = -2.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(601 - 616) / 616] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
601 - 616 = -15
-15 ÷ 616 = -0.024350649350649352
-0.024350649350649352 x 100 = -2.44%