-1.83% is the change from 984 to 966
Calculation steps:
[( 966 - 984 ) ÷ 984] x 100 = -1.83%
Formula
Percentage change = [(966 - 984) / 984] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
966 - 984 = -18
-18 ÷ 984 = -0.018292682926829267
-0.018292682926829267 x 100 = -1.83%