-1.52% is the change from 985 to 970
Calculation steps:
[( 970 - 985 ) ÷ 985] x 100 = -1.52%
Formula
Percentage change = [(970 - 985) / 985] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
970 - 985 = -15
-15 ÷ 985 = -0.015228426395939087
-0.015228426395939087 x 100 = -1.52%