3.56% is the change from 506 to 524
Calculation steps:
[( 524 - 506 ) ÷ 506] x 100 = 3.56%
Formula
Percentage change = [(524 - 506) / 506] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
524 - 506 = 18
18 ÷ 506 = 0.03557312252964427
0.03557312252964427 x 100 = 3.56%