-0.82% is the change from 977 to 969
Calculation steps:
[( 969 - 977 ) ÷ 977] x 100 = -0.82%
Formula
Percentage change = [(969 - 977) / 977] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
969 - 977 = -8
-8 ÷ 977 = -0.008188331627430911
-0.008188331627430911 x 100 = -0.82%