-3.5% is the change from 771 to 744
Calculation steps:
[( 744 - 771 ) ÷ 771] x 100 = -3.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(744 - 771) / 771] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
744 - 771 = -27
-27 ÷ 771 = -0.03501945525291829
-0.03501945525291829 x 100 = -3.5%