-0.51% is the change from 984 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 984 ) ÷ 984] x 100 = -0.51%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 984) / 984] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 984 = -5
-5 ÷ 984 = -0.00508130081300813
-0.00508130081300813 x 100 = -0.51%