-0.81% is the change from 984 to 976
Calculation steps:
[( 976 - 984 ) ÷ 984] x 100 = -0.81%
Formula
Percentage change = [(976 - 984) / 984] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
976 - 984 = -8
-8 ÷ 984 = -0.008130081300813009
-0.008130081300813009 x 100 = -0.81%