9.56% is the change from 272 to 298
Calculation steps:
[( 298 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 9.56%
Formula
Percentage change = [(298 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
298 - 272 = 26
26 ÷ 272 = 0.09558823529411764
0.09558823529411764 x 100 = 9.56%