-2.47% is the change from 973 to 949
Calculation steps:
[( 949 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = -2.47%
Formula
Percentage change = [(949 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
949 - 973 = -24
-24 ÷ 973 = -0.024665981500513873
-0.024665981500513873 x 100 = -2.47%