-7.95% is the change from 629 to 579
Calculation steps:
[( 579 - 629 ) ÷ 629] x 100 = -7.95%
Formula
Percentage change = [(579 - 629) / 629] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
579 - 629 = -50
-50 ÷ 629 = -0.0794912559618442
-0.0794912559618442 x 100 = -7.95%