2.76% is the change from 254 to 261
Calculation steps:
[( 261 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 2.76%
Formula
Percentage change = [(261 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
261 - 254 = 7
7 ÷ 254 = 0.027559055118110236
0.027559055118110236 x 100 = 2.76%