1.95% is the change from 256 to 261
Calculation steps:
[( 261 - 256 ) ÷ 256] x 100 = 1.95%
Formula
Percentage change = [(261 - 256) / 256] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
261 - 256 = 5
5 ÷ 256 = 0.01953125
0.01953125 x 100 = 1.95%