-1.98% is the change from 759 to 744
Calculation steps:
[( 744 - 759 ) ÷ 759] x 100 = -1.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(744 - 759) / 759] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
744 - 759 = -15
-15 ÷ 759 = -0.019762845849802372
-0.019762845849802372 x 100 = -1.98%