-32.69% is the change from 979 to 659
Calculation steps:
[( 659 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = -32.69%
Formula
Percentage change = [(659 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
659 - 979 = -320
-320 ÷ 979 = -0.3268641470888662
-0.3268641470888662 x 100 = -32.69%