-2.01% is the change from 996 to 976
Calculation steps:
[( 976 - 996 ) ÷ 996] x 100 = -2.01%
Formula
Percentage change = [(976 - 996) / 996] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
976 - 996 = -20
-20 ÷ 996 = -0.020080321285140562
-0.020080321285140562 x 100 = -2.01%