-72.52% is the change from 986 to 271
Calculation steps:
[( 271 - 986 ) ÷ 986] x 100 = -72.52%
Formula
Percentage change = [(271 - 986) / 986] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
271 - 986 = -715
-715 ÷ 986 = -0.7251521298174443
-0.7251521298174443 x 100 = -72.52%