-2.88% is the change from 972 to 944
Calculation steps:
[( 944 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = -2.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(944 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
944 - 972 = -28
-28 ÷ 972 = -0.02880658436213992
-0.02880658436213992 x 100 = -2.88%