-0.51% is the change from 973 to 968
Calculation steps:
[( 968 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = -0.51%
Formula
Percentage change = [(968 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
968 - 973 = -5
-5 ÷ 973 = -0.0051387461459403904
-0.0051387461459403904 x 100 = -0.51%