2.95% is the change from 271 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 271 ) ÷ 271] x 100 = 2.95%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 271) / 271] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 271 = 8
8 ÷ 271 = 0.02952029520295203
0.02952029520295203 x 100 = 2.95%