6.04% is the change from 298 to 316
Calculation steps:
[( 316 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 6.04%
Formula
Percentage change = [(316 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
316 - 298 = 18
18 ÷ 298 = 0.06040268456375839
0.06040268456375839 x 100 = 6.04%