-7.02% is the change from 698 to 649
Calculation steps:
[( 649 - 698 ) ÷ 698] x 100 = -7.02%
Formula
Percentage change = [(649 - 698) / 698] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
649 - 698 = -49
-49 ÷ 698 = -0.07020057306590258
-0.07020057306590258 x 100 = -7.02%