-1.97% is the change from 712 to 698
Calculation steps:
[( 698 - 712 ) ÷ 712] x 100 = -1.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(698 - 712) / 712] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
698 - 712 = -14
-14 ÷ 712 = -0.019662921348314606
-0.019662921348314606 x 100 = -1.97%