-2.68% is the change from 970 to 944
Calculation steps:
[( 944 - 970 ) ÷ 970] x 100 = -2.68%
Formula
Percentage change = [(944 - 970) / 970] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
944 - 970 = -26
-26 ÷ 970 = -0.026804123711340205
-0.026804123711340205 x 100 = -2.68%