-1.12% is the change from 979 to 968
Calculation steps:
[( 968 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = -1.12%
Formula
Percentage change = [(968 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
968 - 979 = -11
-11 ÷ 979 = -0.011235955056179775
-0.011235955056179775 x 100 = -1.12%