-0.71% is the change from 981 to 974
Calculation steps:
[( 974 - 981 ) ÷ 981] x 100 = -0.71%
Formula
Percentage change = [(974 - 981) / 981] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
974 - 981 = -7
-7 ÷ 981 = -0.007135575942915392
-0.007135575942915392 x 100 = -0.71%