-45.01% is the change from 982 to 540
Calculation steps:
[( 540 - 982 ) ÷ 982] x 100 = -45.01%
Formula
Percentage change = [(540 - 982) / 982] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
540 - 982 = -442
-442 ÷ 982 = -0.45010183299389
-0.45010183299389 x 100 = -45.01%