-2.98% is the change from 972 to 943
Calculation steps:
[( 943 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = -2.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(943 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
943 - 972 = -29
-29 ÷ 972 = -0.029835390946502057
-0.029835390946502057 x 100 = -2.98%