-71.09% is the change from 972 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = -71.09%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 972 = -691
-691 ÷ 972 = -0.7109053497942387
-0.7109053497942387 x 100 = -71.09%