8.48% is the change from 554 to 601
Calculation steps:
[( 601 - 554 ) ÷ 554] x 100 = 8.48%
Formula
Percentage change = [(601 - 554) / 554] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
601 - 554 = 47
47 ÷ 554 = 0.08483754512635379
0.08483754512635379 x 100 = 8.48%