-0.82% is the change from 976 to 968
Calculation steps:
[( 968 - 976 ) ÷ 976] x 100 = -0.82%
Formula
Percentage change = [(968 - 976) / 976] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
968 - 976 = -8
-8 ÷ 976 = -0.00819672131147541
-0.00819672131147541 x 100 = -0.82%