8% is the change from 550 to 594
Calculation steps:
[( 594 - 550 ) ÷ 550] x 100 = 8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(594 - 550) / 550] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
594 - 550 = 44
44 ÷ 550 = 0.08
0.08 x 100 = 8%
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