-1.54% is the change from 977 to 962
Calculation steps:
[( 962 - 977 ) ÷ 977] x 100 = -1.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(962 - 977) / 977] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
962 - 977 = -15
-15 ÷ 977 = -0.015353121801432957
-0.015353121801432957 x 100 = -1.54%