3.69% is the change from 298 to 309
Calculation steps:
[( 309 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 3.69%
Formula
Percentage change = [(309 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
309 - 298 = 11
11 ÷ 298 = 0.03691275167785235
0.03691275167785235 x 100 = 3.69%