9.84% is the change from 254 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 254 ) ÷ 254] x 100 = 9.84%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 254) / 254] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 254 = 25
25 ÷ 254 = 0.0984251968503937
0.0984251968503937 x 100 = 9.84%