-39.35% is the change from 986 to 598
Calculation steps:
[( 598 - 986 ) ÷ 986] x 100 = -39.35%
Formula
Percentage change = [(598 - 986) / 986] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
598 - 986 = -388
-388 ÷ 986 = -0.3935091277890467
-0.3935091277890467 x 100 = -39.35%