3.31% is the change from 272 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 3.31%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 272 = 9
9 ÷ 272 = 0.03308823529411765
0.03308823529411765 x 100 = 3.31%