2.85% is the change from 246 to 253
Calculation steps:
[( 253 - 246 ) ÷ 246] x 100 = 2.85%
Formula
Percentage change = [(253 - 246) / 246] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
253 - 246 = 7
7 ÷ 246 = 0.028455284552845527
0.028455284552845527 x 100 = 2.85%