3.44% is the change from 523 to 541
Calculation steps:
[( 541 - 523 ) ÷ 523] x 100 = 3.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(541 - 523) / 523] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
541 - 523 = 18
18 ÷ 523 = 0.03441682600382409
0.03441682600382409 x 100 = 3.44%