2.96% is the change from 608 to 626
Calculation steps:
[( 626 - 608 ) ÷ 608] x 100 = 2.96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(626 - 608) / 608] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
626 - 608 = 18
18 ÷ 608 = 0.029605263157894735
0.029605263157894735 x 100 = 2.96%