-1.54% is the change from 976 to 961
Calculation steps:
[( 961 - 976 ) ÷ 976] x 100 = -1.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(961 - 976) / 976] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
961 - 976 = -15
-15 ÷ 976 = -0.015368852459016393
-0.015368852459016393 x 100 = -1.54%