-46.86% is the change from 986 to 524
Calculation steps:
[( 524 - 986 ) ÷ 986] x 100 = -46.86%
Formula
Percentage change = [(524 - 986) / 986] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
524 - 986 = -462
-462 ÷ 986 = -0.4685598377281947
-0.4685598377281947 x 100 = -46.86%