6.98% is the change from 172 to 184
Calculation steps:
[( 184 - 172 ) ÷ 172] x 100 = 6.98%
Formula
Percentage change = [(184 - 172) / 172] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
184 - 172 = 12
12 ÷ 172 = 0.06976744186046512
0.06976744186046512 x 100 = 6.98%