2.01% is the change from 249 to 254
Calculation steps:
[( 254 - 249 ) ÷ 249] x 100 = 2.01%
Formula
Percentage change = [(254 - 249) / 249] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
254 - 249 = 5
5 ÷ 249 = 0.020080321285140562
0.020080321285140562 x 100 = 2.01%