-0.51% is the change from 986 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 986 ) ÷ 986] x 100 = -0.51%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 986) / 986] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 986 = -5
-5 ÷ 986 = -0.005070993914807302
-0.005070993914807302 x 100 = -0.51%