-0.92% is the change from 981 to 972
Calculation steps:
[( 972 - 981 ) ÷ 981] x 100 = -0.92%
Formula
Percentage change = [(972 - 981) / 981] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
972 - 981 = -9
-9 ÷ 981 = -0.009174311926605505
-0.009174311926605505 x 100 = -0.92%