-3.44% is the change from 698 to 674
Calculation steps:
[( 674 - 698 ) ÷ 698] x 100 = -3.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(674 - 698) / 698] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
674 - 698 = -24
-24 ÷ 698 = -0.034383954154727794
-0.034383954154727794 x 100 = -3.44%