-1.87% is the change from 962 to 944
Calculation steps:
[( 944 - 962 ) ÷ 962] x 100 = -1.87%
Formula
Percentage change = [(944 - 962) / 962] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
944 - 962 = -18
-18 ÷ 962 = -0.018711018711018712
-0.018711018711018712 x 100 = -1.87%