-7.99% is the change from 976 to 898
Calculation steps:
[( 898 - 976 ) ÷ 976] x 100 = -7.99%
Formula
Percentage change = [(898 - 976) / 976] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
898 - 976 = -78
-78 ÷ 976 = -0.07991803278688525
-0.07991803278688525 x 100 = -7.99%