-1.83% is the change from 986 to 968
Calculation steps:
[( 968 - 986 ) ÷ 986] x 100 = -1.83%
Formula
Percentage change = [(968 - 986) / 986] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
968 - 986 = -18
-18 ÷ 986 = -0.018255578093306288
-0.018255578093306288 x 100 = -1.83%