-39.51% is the change from 972 to 588
Calculation steps:
[( 588 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = -39.51%
Formula
Percentage change = [(588 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
588 - 972 = -384
-384 ÷ 972 = -0.3950617283950617
-0.3950617283950617 x 100 = -39.51%