8.8% is the change from 602 to 655
Calculation steps:
[( 655 - 602 ) ÷ 602] x 100 = 8.8%
Formula
Percentage change = [(655 - 602) / 602] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
655 - 602 = 53
53 ÷ 602 = 0.08803986710963455
0.08803986710963455 x 100 = 8.8%