-1.95% is the change from 974 to 955
Calculation steps:
[( 955 - 974 ) ÷ 974] x 100 = -1.95%
Formula
Percentage change = [(955 - 974) / 974] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
955 - 974 = -19
-19 ÷ 974 = -0.019507186858316223
-0.019507186858316223 x 100 = -1.95%