2.34% is the change from 256 to 262
Calculation steps:
[( 262 - 256 ) ÷ 256] x 100 = 2.34%
Formula
Percentage change = [(262 - 256) / 256] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
262 - 256 = 6
6 ÷ 256 = 0.0234375
0.0234375 x 100 = 2.34%
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