-19.14% is the change from 972 to 786
Calculation steps:
[( 786 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = -19.14%
Formula
Percentage change = [(786 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
786 - 972 = -186
-186 ÷ 972 = -0.19135802469135801
-0.19135802469135801 x 100 = -19.14%