-0.71% is the change from 988 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 988 ) ÷ 988] x 100 = -0.71%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 988) / 988] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 988 = -7
-7 ÷ 988 = -0.00708502024291498
-0.00708502024291498 x 100 = -0.71%