2.42% is the change from 248 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 248 ) ÷ 248] x 100 = 2.42%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 248) / 248] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 248 = 6
6 ÷ 248 = 0.024193548387096774
0.024193548387096774 x 100 = 2.42%