-2.54% is the change from 986 to 961
Calculation steps:
[( 961 - 986 ) ÷ 986] x 100 = -2.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(961 - 986) / 986] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
961 - 986 = -25
-25 ÷ 986 = -0.02535496957403651
-0.02535496957403651 x 100 = -2.54%