-1.51% is the change from 994 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 994 ) ÷ 994] x 100 = -1.51%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 994) / 994] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 994 = -15
-15 ÷ 994 = -0.015090543259557344
-0.015090543259557344 x 100 = -1.51%