-0.61% is the change from 987 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 987 ) ÷ 987] x 100 = -0.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 987) / 987] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 987 = -6
-6 ÷ 987 = -0.0060790273556231
-0.0060790273556231 x 100 = -0.61%