-2.76% is the change from 979 to 952
Calculation steps:
[( 952 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = -2.76%
Formula
Percentage change = [(952 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
952 - 979 = -27
-27 ÷ 979 = -0.027579162410623085
-0.027579162410623085 x 100 = -2.76%