1.08% is the change from 278 to 281
Calculation steps:
[( 281 - 278 ) ÷ 278] x 100 = 1.08%
Formula
Percentage change = [(281 - 278) / 278] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
281 - 278 = 3
3 ÷ 278 = 0.01079136690647482
0.01079136690647482 x 100 = 1.08%