-71.91% is the change from 986 to 277
Calculation steps:
[( 277 - 986 ) ÷ 986] x 100 = -71.91%
Formula
Percentage change = [(277 - 986) / 986] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
277 - 986 = -709
-709 ÷ 986 = -0.7190669371196755
-0.7190669371196755 x 100 = -71.91%