-1.95% is the change from 972 to 953
Calculation steps:
[( 953 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = -1.95%
Formula
Percentage change = [(953 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
953 - 972 = -19
-19 ÷ 972 = -0.01954732510288066
-0.01954732510288066 x 100 = -1.95%