6.56% is the change from 579 to 617
Calculation steps:
[( 617 - 579 ) ÷ 579] x 100 = 6.56%
Formula
Percentage change = [(617 - 579) / 579] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
617 - 579 = 38
38 ÷ 579 = 0.06563039723661486
0.06563039723661486 x 100 = 6.56%