-0.61% is the change from 983 to 977
Calculation steps:
[( 977 - 983 ) ÷ 983] x 100 = -0.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(977 - 983) / 983] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
977 - 983 = -6
-6 ÷ 983 = -0.006103763987792472
-0.006103763987792472 x 100 = -0.61%