-0.51% is the change from 974 to 969
Calculation steps:
[( 969 - 974 ) ÷ 974] x 100 = -0.51%
Formula
Percentage change = [(969 - 974) / 974] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
969 - 974 = -5
-5 ÷ 974 = -0.00513347022587269
-0.00513347022587269 x 100 = -0.51%