2.98% is the change from 168 to 173
Calculation steps:
[( 173 - 168 ) ÷ 168] x 100 = 2.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(173 - 168) / 168] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
173 - 168 = 5
5 ÷ 168 = 0.02976190476190476
0.02976190476190476 x 100 = 2.98%