-3.46% is the change from 983 to 949
Calculation steps:
[( 949 - 983 ) ÷ 983] x 100 = -3.46%
Formula
Percentage change = [(949 - 983) / 983] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
949 - 983 = -34
-34 ÷ 983 = -0.03458799593082401
-0.03458799593082401 x 100 = -3.46%