-71.47% is the change from 985 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 985 ) ÷ 985] x 100 = -71.47%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 985) / 985] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 985 = -704
-704 ÷ 985 = -0.7147208121827411
-0.7147208121827411 x 100 = -71.47%