-71.97% is the change from 974 to 273
Calculation steps:
[( 273 - 974 ) ÷ 974] x 100 = -71.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(273 - 974) / 974] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
273 - 974 = -701
-701 ÷ 974 = -0.7197125256673511
-0.7197125256673511 x 100 = -71.97%