3.42% is the change from 526 to 544
Calculation steps:
[( 544 - 526 ) ÷ 526] x 100 = 3.42%
Formula
Percentage change = [(544 - 526) / 526] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
544 - 526 = 18
18 ÷ 526 = 0.034220532319391636
0.034220532319391636 x 100 = 3.42%