8.79% is the change from 603 to 656
Calculation steps:
[( 656 - 603 ) ÷ 603] x 100 = 8.79%
Formula
Percentage change = [(656 - 603) / 603] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
656 - 603 = 53
53 ÷ 603 = 0.087893864013267
0.087893864013267 x 100 = 8.79%