3.15% is the change from 254 to 262
Calculation steps:
[( 262 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 3.15%
Formula
Percentage change = [(262 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
262 - 254 = 8
8 ÷ 254 = 0.031496062992125984
0.031496062992125984 x 100 = 3.15%