-1.73% is the change from 983 to 966
Calculation steps:
[( 966 - 983 ) ÷ 983] x 100 = -1.73%
Formula
Percentage change = [(966 - 983) / 983] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
966 - 983 = -17
-17 ÷ 983 = -0.017293997965412006
-0.017293997965412006 x 100 = -1.73%