-0.61% is the change from 977 to 971
Calculation steps:
[( 971 - 977 ) ÷ 977] x 100 = -0.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(971 - 977) / 977] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
971 - 977 = -6
-6 ÷ 977 = -0.006141248720573183
-0.006141248720573183 x 100 = -0.61%