-1.2% is the change from 753 to 744
Calculation steps:
[( 744 - 753 ) ÷ 753] x 100 = -1.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(744 - 753) / 753] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
744 - 753 = -9
-9 ÷ 753 = -0.01195219123505976
-0.01195219123505976 x 100 = -1.2%