-0.41% is the change from 973 to 969
Calculation steps:
[( 969 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = -0.41%
Formula
Percentage change = [(969 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
969 - 973 = -4
-4 ÷ 973 = -0.0041109969167523125
-0.0041109969167523125 x 100 = -0.41%