6.87% is the change from 131 to 140
Calculation steps:
[( 140 - 131 ) ÷ 131] x 100 = 6.87%
Formula
Percentage change = [(140 - 131) / 131] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
140 - 131 = 9
9 ÷ 131 = 0.06870229007633588
0.06870229007633588 x 100 = 6.87%