-46.8% is the change from 985 to 524
Calculation steps:
[( 524 - 985 ) ÷ 985] x 100 = -46.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(524 - 985) / 985] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
524 - 985 = -461
-461 ÷ 985 = -0.46802030456852795
-0.46802030456852795 x 100 = -46.8%