-1.2% is the change from 747 to 738
Calculation steps:
[( 738 - 747 ) ÷ 747] x 100 = -1.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(738 - 747) / 747] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
738 - 747 = -9
-9 ÷ 747 = -0.012048192771084338
-0.012048192771084338 x 100 = -1.2%