-1.53% is the change from 983 to 968
Calculation steps:
[( 968 - 983 ) ÷ 983] x 100 = -1.53%
Formula
Percentage change = [(968 - 983) / 983] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
968 - 983 = -15
-15 ÷ 983 = -0.015259409969481181
-0.015259409969481181 x 100 = -1.53%