-0.31% is the change from 976 to 973
Calculation steps:
[( 973 - 976 ) ÷ 976] x 100 = -0.31%
Formula
Percentage change = [(973 - 976) / 976] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
973 - 976 = -3
-3 ÷ 976 = -0.0030737704918032786
-0.0030737704918032786 x 100 = -0.31%