-2.74% is the change from 986 to 959
Calculation steps:
[( 959 - 986 ) ÷ 986] x 100 = -2.74%
Formula
Percentage change = [(959 - 986) / 986] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
959 - 986 = -27
-27 ÷ 986 = -0.02738336713995943
-0.02738336713995943 x 100 = -2.74%