6.49% is the change from 262 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 262 ) ÷ 262] x 100 = 6.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 262) / 262] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 262 = 17
17 ÷ 262 = 0.0648854961832061
0.0648854961832061 x 100 = 6.49%