-2.44% is the change from 698 to 681
Calculation steps:
[( 681 - 698 ) ÷ 698] x 100 = -2.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(681 - 698) / 698] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
681 - 698 = -17
-17 ÷ 698 = -0.024355300859598854
-0.024355300859598854 x 100 = -2.44%