-2.56% is the change from 977 to 952
Calculation steps:
[( 952 - 977 ) ÷ 977] x 100 = -2.56%
Formula
Percentage change = [(952 - 977) / 977] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
952 - 977 = -25
-25 ÷ 977 = -0.0255885363357216
-0.0255885363357216 x 100 = -2.56%