8.2% is the change from 500 to 541
Calculation steps:
[( 541 - 500 ) ÷ 500] x 100 = 8.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(541 - 500) / 500] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
541 - 500 = 41
41 ÷ 500 = 0.082
0.082 x 100 = 8.2%
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