-2.92% is the change from 617 to 599
Calculation steps:
[( 599 - 617 ) ÷ 617] x 100 = -2.92%
Formula
Percentage change = [(599 - 617) / 617] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
599 - 617 = -18
-18 ÷ 617 = -0.029173419773095625
-0.029173419773095625 x 100 = -2.92%