-0.41% is the change from 972 to 968
Calculation steps:
[( 968 - 972 ) ÷ 972] x 100 = -0.41%
Formula
Percentage change = [(968 - 972) / 972] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
968 - 972 = -4
-4 ÷ 972 = -0.00411522633744856
-0.00411522633744856 x 100 = -0.41%