0.72% is the change from 277 to 279
Calculation steps:
[( 279 - 277 ) ÷ 277] x 100 = 0.72%
Formula
Percentage change = [(279 - 277) / 277] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
279 - 277 = 2
2 ÷ 277 = 0.007220216606498195
0.007220216606498195 x 100 = 0.72%