-44.81% is the change from 982 to 542
Calculation steps:
[( 542 - 982 ) ÷ 982] x 100 = -44.81%
Formula
Percentage change = [(542 - 982) / 982] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
542 - 982 = -440
-440 ÷ 982 = -0.4480651731160896
-0.4480651731160896 x 100 = -44.81%