-2.24% is the change from 983 to 961
Calculation steps:
[( 961 - 983 ) ÷ 983] x 100 = -2.24%
Formula
Percentage change = [(961 - 983) / 983] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
961 - 983 = -22
-22 ÷ 983 = -0.022380467955239063
-0.022380467955239063 x 100 = -2.24%