-0.51% is the change from 983 to 978
Calculation steps:
[( 978 - 983 ) ÷ 983] x 100 = -0.51%
Formula
Percentage change = [(978 - 983) / 983] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
978 - 983 = -5
-5 ÷ 983 = -0.00508646998982706
-0.00508646998982706 x 100 = -0.51%