-0.2% is the change from 985 to 983
Calculation steps:
[( 983 - 985 ) ÷ 985] x 100 = -0.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(983 - 985) / 985] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
983 - 985 = -2
-2 ÷ 985 = -0.0020304568527918783
-0.0020304568527918783 x 100 = -0.2%