-2.44% is the change from 985 to 961
Calculation steps:
[( 961 - 985 ) ÷ 985] x 100 = -2.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(961 - 985) / 985] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
961 - 985 = -24
-24 ÷ 985 = -0.024365482233502538
-0.024365482233502538 x 100 = -2.44%