-1.76% is the change from 966 to 949
Calculation steps:
[( 949 - 966 ) ÷ 966] x 100 = -1.76%
Formula
Percentage change = [(949 - 966) / 966] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
949 - 966 = -17
-17 ÷ 966 = -0.017598343685300208
-0.017598343685300208 x 100 = -1.76%