8.62% is the change from 603 to 655
Calculation steps:
[( 655 - 603 ) ÷ 603] x 100 = 8.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(655 - 603) / 603] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
655 - 603 = 52
52 ÷ 603 = 0.08623548922056384
0.08623548922056384 x 100 = 8.62%