-53.1% is the change from 985 to 462
Calculation steps:
[( 462 - 985 ) ÷ 985] x 100 = -53.1%
Formula
Percentage change = [(462 - 985) / 985] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
462 - 985 = -523
-523 ÷ 985 = -0.5309644670050762
-0.5309644670050762 x 100 = -53.1%
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