2.69% is the change from 297 to 305
Calculation steps:
[( 305 - 297 ) ÷ 297] x 100 = 2.69%
Formula
Percentage change = [(305 - 297) / 297] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
305 - 297 = 8
8 ÷ 297 = 0.026936026936026935
0.026936026936026935 x 100 = 2.69%