6.97% is the change from 244 to 261
Calculation steps:
[( 261 - 244 ) ÷ 244] x 100 = 6.97%
Formula
Percentage change = [(261 - 244) / 244] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
261 - 244 = 17
17 ÷ 244 = 0.06967213114754098
0.06967213114754098 x 100 = 6.97%