2.96% is the change from 609 to 627
Calculation steps:
[( 627 - 609 ) ÷ 609] x 100 = 2.96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(627 - 609) / 609] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
627 - 609 = 18
18 ÷ 609 = 0.029556650246305417
0.029556650246305417 x 100 = 2.96%