-5.04% is the change from 973 to 924
Calculation steps:
[( 924 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = -5.04%
Formula
Percentage change = [(924 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
924 - 973 = -49
-49 ÷ 973 = -0.050359712230215826
-0.050359712230215826 x 100 = -5.04%