-1.74% is the change from 979 to 962
Calculation steps:
[( 962 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = -1.74%
Formula
Percentage change = [(962 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
962 - 979 = -17
-17 ÷ 979 = -0.017364657814096015
-0.017364657814096015 x 100 = -1.74%