-2.59% is the change from 617 to 601
Calculation steps:
[( 601 - 617 ) ÷ 617] x 100 = -2.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(601 - 617) / 617] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
601 - 617 = -16
-16 ÷ 617 = -0.02593192868719611
-0.02593192868719611 x 100 = -2.59%