-6.16% is the change from 617 to 579
Calculation steps:
[( 579 - 617 ) ÷ 617] x 100 = -6.16%
Formula
Percentage change = [(579 - 617) / 617] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
579 - 617 = -38
-38 ÷ 617 = -0.06158833063209076
-0.06158833063209076 x 100 = -6.16%