7.94% is the change from 554 to 598
Calculation steps:
[( 598 - 554 ) ÷ 554] x 100 = 7.94%
Formula
Percentage change = [(598 - 554) / 554] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
598 - 554 = 44
44 ÷ 554 = 0.07942238267148015
0.07942238267148015 x 100 = 7.94%