-0.72% is the change from 973 to 966
Calculation steps:
[( 966 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = -0.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(966 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
966 - 973 = -7
-7 ÷ 973 = -0.007194244604316547
-0.007194244604316547 x 100 = -0.72%