2.54% is the change from 236 to 242
Calculation steps:
[( 242 - 236 ) ÷ 236] x 100 = 2.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(242 - 236) / 236] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
242 - 236 = 6
6 ÷ 236 = 0.025423728813559324
0.025423728813559324 x 100 = 2.54%