-1.72% is the change from 986 to 969
Calculation steps:
[( 969 - 986 ) ÷ 986] x 100 = -1.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(969 - 986) / 986] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
969 - 986 = -17
-17 ÷ 986 = -0.017241379310344827
-0.017241379310344827 x 100 = -1.72%