-29.5% is the change from 983 to 693
Calculation steps:
[( 693 - 983 ) ÷ 983] x 100 = -29.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(693 - 983) / 983] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
693 - 983 = -290
-290 ÷ 983 = -0.2950152594099695
-0.2950152594099695 x 100 = -29.5%