6.38% is the change from 298 to 317
Calculation steps:
[( 317 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 6.38%
Formula
Percentage change = [(317 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
317 - 298 = 19
19 ÷ 298 = 0.06375838926174497
0.06375838926174497 x 100 = 6.38%