-2.53% is the change from 987 to 962
Calculation steps:
[( 962 - 987 ) ÷ 987] x 100 = -2.53%
Formula
Percentage change = [(962 - 987) / 987] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
962 - 987 = -25
-25 ÷ 987 = -0.025329280648429583
-0.025329280648429583 x 100 = -2.53%