4.08% is the change from 588 to 612
Calculation steps:
[( 612 - 588 ) ÷ 588] x 100 = 4.08%
Formula
Percentage change = [(612 - 588) / 588] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
612 - 588 = 24
24 ÷ 588 = 0.04081632653061224
0.04081632653061224 x 100 = 4.08%