-71.12% is the change from 973 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = -71.12%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 973 = -692
-692 ÷ 973 = -0.71120246659815
-0.71120246659815 x 100 = -71.12%