-0.62% is the change from 974 to 968
Calculation steps:
[( 968 - 974 ) ÷ 974] x 100 = -0.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(968 - 974) / 974] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
968 - 974 = -6
-6 ÷ 974 = -0.006160164271047228
-0.006160164271047228 x 100 = -0.62%