-1.22% is the change from 740 to 731
Calculation steps:
[( 731 - 740 ) ÷ 740] x 100 = -1.22%
Formula
Percentage change = [(731 - 740) / 740] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
731 - 740 = -9
-9 ÷ 740 = -0.012162162162162163
-0.012162162162162163 x 100 = -1.22%