-5.9% is the change from 847 to 797
Calculation steps:
[( 797 - 847 ) ÷ 847] x 100 = -5.9%
Formula
Percentage change = [(797 - 847) / 847] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
797 - 847 = -50
-50 ÷ 847 = -0.0590318772136954
-0.0590318772136954 x 100 = -5.9%