-1.12% is the change from 981 to 970
Calculation steps:
[( 970 - 981 ) ÷ 981] x 100 = -1.12%
Formula
Percentage change = [(970 - 981) / 981] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
970 - 981 = -11
-11 ÷ 981 = -0.011213047910295617
-0.011213047910295617 x 100 = -1.12%