-1.22% is the change from 985 to 973
Calculation steps:
[( 973 - 985 ) ÷ 985] x 100 = -1.22%
Formula
Percentage change = [(973 - 985) / 985] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
973 - 985 = -12
-12 ÷ 985 = -0.012182741116751269
-0.012182741116751269 x 100 = -1.22%