-0.71% is the change from 984 to 977
Calculation steps:
[( 977 - 984 ) ÷ 984] x 100 = -0.71%
Formula
Percentage change = [(977 - 984) / 984] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
977 - 984 = -7
-7 ÷ 984 = -0.007113821138211382
-0.007113821138211382 x 100 = -0.71%