8.54% is the change from 281 to 305
Calculation steps:
[( 305 - 281 ) ÷ 281] x 100 = 8.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(305 - 281) / 281] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
305 - 281 = 24
24 ÷ 281 = 0.08540925266903915
0.08540925266903915 x 100 = 8.54%