-2.98% is the change from 974 to 945
Calculation steps:
[( 945 - 974 ) ÷ 974] x 100 = -2.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(945 - 974) / 974] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
945 - 974 = -29
-29 ÷ 974 = -0.029774127310061602
-0.029774127310061602 x 100 = -2.98%