2.05% is the change from 244 to 249
Calculation steps:
[( 249 - 244 ) ÷ 244] x 100 = 2.05%
Formula
Percentage change = [(249 - 244) / 244] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
249 - 244 = 5
5 ÷ 244 = 0.020491803278688523
0.020491803278688523 x 100 = 2.05%